At the Bush School library the head librarian sewed a green jumpsuit for a Ken doll so they'd have their own Traction Man. They even painted a face on a little brush so he could have his sidekick. ( )

That was an unexpected turn of events. OK, I'm in. ( )

This book perfectly encompasses the imaginative play of a child with his action figure Traction Man. ( )

Another reviewer described the captivated reaction by children hearing her read Traction Man is Here! I'm always looking for good read-aloud possibilities, so I added it to my list. This week, I treated library visitors to readings of this book and, sure enough, they were enthralled. I love the way that household routines and activities become a springboard for adventures with action-hero Traction Man and his faithful pet, Scrubbing Brush. ( )

Traction man is a fun comic-style story about a boy's imagination using his action figure. His super hero figure, Traction Man, fights crime and helps with chores. For christmas, he gets a hand-knit onesie from grandma that gets torn up, and goes on more adventures. Fun book to give to an early reader, perhaps.