Mulch the Lawnmower

Scott Nelson
KRBY Creation, LLC (2006)
ISBN 0974571547
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (6/06)

Cute, cute, cute. I still have a smile on my face after reading this delightful story. Not only is the story sweet, it’s also an invaluable lesson for a child in K-2nd grade.

Mulch, the lawnmower, (push type) is overshadowed by his counterpart, Rider the ride on lawnmower.  Rider’s main job is to cut the grass on a professional baseball field.  Mulch dreams of some day being able to work on a large job like Rider.

One day Rider becomes “sick” and because of not being able to get parts for several days, Mr. Covey, the owner, has to use Mulch in his place. Of course, as with any sweet story, Mulch does a great job and wins over the baseball team.  It also earned him a special place in Mr. Covey’s heart and Mulch is given a job mowing the grass along side Rider.

This story has strong messages of determination, positive attitude, reaching goals, and gratefulness.  The illustrations are adorable and capture the characters and their feelings. Scott Nelson, both author and illustrator, must be commended on his work. This book would be a keeper for any child and read over and over again.

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