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Published: Nov. 08, 2011
Words: 113 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465960863
Short description
Will anything get a mother yelling about time outs and witholding favors faster than a toy-strewn house? In That Mama is a Grouch, an intelligent and very wise narrator reminds us in charming rhyme that mothers are human, most often loving, and that certain situations will guarantee driving them to their breaking point. When nerves are tested, pick up this book and start reading!Extended description
Will anything get a mother yelling about time outs and witholding favors faster than a toy-strewn house? In That Mama is a Grouch, an intelligent and very wise narrator reminds us in charming rhyme that mothers are human, most often loving, and that certain situations will guarantee driving them to their breaking point. The reader is quickly reminded that tripping over toys is one way to guarantee a grouch attack. Children from three to seven will delight in this story of a mommy who's nearly out of control, and they will learn the importance of something as simple as putting away toys. Ms. Ellis does parents a big favor when she reminds all of us that there is humor to be found and something to be learned in even the most everyday circumstances. When nerves are tested, pick up this book and start reading!Tags
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Review by:
H.G. Estok
on June 01, 2013 :
This children's book would make a perfect gift for an older sibling of a new baby. It's normal for the first child to feel out of place when the new edition (addition) arrives, and it can seem like Mom is grumping all the time. But she's not really angry as much as she's sleep-deprived; try explaining that to a 5-year-old, though. So that's where this book comes in, and it does the job nicely. I have to admit, when I saw the cover, I thought the story was going to be an introduction for children to the hazards of PMS. (Seriously, I used to think my mom was going to tear me limb from limb at least one week out of every month.) Maybe that could be the topic of Sherry's next book...
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Pat Hatt
on May 16, 2013 :
A great book for young kids and teaches valuable lessons, with wonderful illustrations and a great rhyming flow. It shows both sides of the story, an adult and kids point of view. Showing why both have their ups and downs. A fun story that all can relate to, no matter the age.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Christine Rains
on Aug. 18, 2012 :
What a fun book! This is a perfect story for parents and their young children. There's messes being made and cleaning up done. Plus a good lesson learned. I admit sometimes I too can be a grouch. I think almost any kid and adult can relate.
My son's favorite part was trying to find the mouse in every picture! He particularly liked the mouse vacuuming!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
on Dec. 06, 2011 :
"That Mama is a Grouch" is a great book! I highly recommend it for young children and their parents. It's interesting, entertaining and fun to read. Children and parents will love it and learn important things about working together as well.
Reviewed by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
Author of Tails of Sweetbrier, Charlie the Horse, and Charlene the Star.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Shannon Muir
on Nov. 24, 2011 :
I do not have children yet myself, but have worked in the business of children's entertainment and love reading. Sherry Ellis and her sense if music and rhyme as a musician come out nicely in this effectively told story. Most of the pages are full size illustrations. However about two thirds of the way through there are a couple pages where art filled the top half of the page and the lower is all white - it was slightly jarring. The art is fairly good quality overall, despite this minor note.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Shannon Muir
on Nov. 24, 2011 :
I do not have children yet myself, but have worked in the business of children's entertainment and love reading. Sherry Ellis and her sense if music and rhyme as a musician come out nicely in this effectively told story. Most of the pages are full size illustrations. However about two thirds of the way through there are a couple pages where art filled the top half of the page and the lower is all white - it was slightly jarring. The art is fairly good quality overall, despite this minor note.
(reviewed the day of purchase)