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Alan and his Perfectly Pointy Impossibly Perpendicular Pinky
Today is an exciting day at Market Elementary School. Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and NFL Hall of Famer Alan Page is visiting. The teachers and students have been busy planning for weeks. All the students are prepared to use their best manners. But one little boy, who has a knack for asking inappropriate questions at inappropriate times, just can't hold onto his question any longer. When he finally shouts, "What happened to your pinky?" everyone groans and rolls their eyes. But not Justice Page, who surprises everyone with a smile.
In this heartwarming story by Alan and Kamie Page, with captivating artwork by David Geister, readers of all ages will delight in how one special boy finds something in common with a big man with an even bigger heart.
Available to purchase on the Page Education Foundation website http://www.page-ed.org
All book proceeds support Page Education Foundation scholarship program.
In this heartwarming story by Alan and Kamie Page, with captivating artwork by David Geister, readers of all ages will delight in how one special boy finds something in common with a big man with an even bigger heart.
Available to purchase on the Page Education Foundation website http://www.page-ed.org
All book proceeds support Page Education Foundation scholarship program.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
26 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2013
34 people want to read
About the author
Alan C. Page
4 books7 followersAlan Page is an Associate Justice on the Minnesota State Supreme Court. He was elected to the Court in 1992 and reelected in 1998, 2004, and 2010. He is currently the Court's senior justice.
Alan was a defensive tackle with the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears from 1967 through 1981. He was selected as the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1971 and elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
Alan is an ardent defender of equal education for all children. He is the founder of the Page Education Foundation, founded in 1988, which has awarded more than 8 million dollars in scholarship grants. In 1981, Alan was named one of America'a Ten Outstanding Young Men by the United States Jaycees, and in 1991, he received the National Education Association's Friend of Education award.
Kamie Page, Alan's daughter, is a second grade teacher who lives in Minnespolis, Minnesota. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Northwestern University and a Master of Arts in Childhood Education from New York University. Outside of the classroom, she spends most of her time with her husband Ben and their two bright and spunky children, Otis and Esther.
Kamie and Alan share a passion for children's literacy. Kamie's years in the classroom teaching children to read and Alan's years reading books to schoolchildren were the inspirations for this story. This is their first children's book.
Alan was a defensive tackle with the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears from 1967 through 1981. He was selected as the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1971 and elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
Alan is an ardent defender of equal education for all children. He is the founder of the Page Education Foundation, founded in 1988, which has awarded more than 8 million dollars in scholarship grants. In 1981, Alan was named one of America'a Ten Outstanding Young Men by the United States Jaycees, and in 1991, he received the National Education Association's Friend of Education award.
Kamie Page, Alan's daughter, is a second grade teacher who lives in Minnespolis, Minnesota. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Northwestern University and a Master of Arts in Childhood Education from New York University. Outside of the classroom, she spends most of her time with her husband Ben and their two bright and spunky children, Otis and Esther.
Kamie and Alan share a passion for children's literacy. Kamie's years in the classroom teaching children to read and Alan's years reading books to schoolchildren were the inspirations for this story. This is their first children's book.
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April 18, 2013
A reminder to honor our childhood curiosities and keep asking questions!
September 28, 2015
As you can infer from the title, the book provides a fun opportunity for word play. Through a brief school visit, this book tells the story of Alan Page, the well-known Vikings player and justice of the Minnesota supreme court. The reader experiences the excitement and preparations as the school anticipates Alan's arrival. He reads a book to the children, and suddenly, one child blurt out something about Alan's sideways pinky finger. The book's plot hinges on very relatable topics -- a special school visit and a child who blurts out something that could be considered inappropriate. The illustrations in this book are realistic and expressive. The text is written by Alan Page himself and his daughter. All proceeds from the book support education.
Although relatable, the story did not entirely capture my interest. It was predictable and familiar. However, I appreciated learning more about Alan Page, who could serve as a great role model for young students. This book could also be used as a sort of social story for students with special needs before the arrival of a guest speaker. It reinforces some of the expectations and shows what a successful school visit might look like.
Although relatable, the story did not entirely capture my interest. It was predictable and familiar. However, I appreciated learning more about Alan Page, who could serve as a great role model for young students. This book could also be used as a sort of social story for students with special needs before the arrival of a guest speaker. It reinforces some of the expectations and shows what a successful school visit might look like.
April 28, 2013
A charming story about the inquisitive nature of children. Justice Page's graciousness, gentle nature, and love for children really shines through. My almost five year old loved it.
December 19, 2025
Alan Page, MN football star (Minnesota Vikings) and Justice of the MN supreme court, collaborated with his daughter to write this and other children's books with a 'teaching' theme of acceptance and positivity for kids. I had the privilege of hearing him speak at the Osseo Book Club recently and was charmed by his humility, intelligence and down-to-earth persona.
An amazing man continuing to do good with the Page Foundation which assists Minnesota children of color by providing financial help for their post-secondary education and having them serve as role-models for young students by spending at least 50 hours a year volunteering-paying back in a sense.
An amazing man continuing to do good with the Page Foundation which assists Minnesota children of color by providing financial help for their post-secondary education and having them serve as role-models for young students by spending at least 50 hours a year volunteering-paying back in a sense.
November 11, 2013
Wonderful story, great illustrations. May not be discovered outside MN, but that's okay, we'll keep this treasure to ourselves.
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