Best Little Wingman

by Janet Allen, Jim Postier (Illustrator)

On a cold and snowy night, Janny climbs into the cab of her father's big snowplow. She has an important job to do. She is the wingman who pulls the lever that raises the plow's right wing so that the plow doesn't knock over mailboxes along the road. Janny is a good wingman, carefully pulling the lever as the plow approaches each mailbox. She watches the snow flying by as the plow picks up speed. Janny and her father help Dr. Turner, the veterinarian, reach a sick horse, and they pull Mr. Watson's car out of a snowbank. It's hard work and a long night—a snowy night that Janny will never forget. Janet Allen's beautifully told story, with stunning illustrations by Jim Postier, captures the special bond between a father and daughter and the snowy night they share.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published November 30, 2004

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations aren't bad, but this book is an excellent example... of why a plot is necessary.

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was no real plot or anything. It was like catching a glimpse into a moment of their lives, but nothing to make me want to know more about them. Also the last page was completely random and depressing.

[Jeani · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wonderful image of rural life.

[Sarah Stumphf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful artwork, but this did not really capture my three year old's attention, and thought the last page was too sad for a children's book.