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ericmv123's review against another edition
5.0
Truly magical look at the way kids see their mothers, faults and all. This book will bring a smile to your face.
fernthepanda's review against another edition
2.0
I love the art and the concept behind this story, but it just seems to promote cruelty... I would hate to encourage kids that it is okay to call people these words when they leave storytime.
saragrochowski's review against another edition
4.0
With Chang's minimal text and Frazee's always wonderful illustrations, little listeners and parents will get a kick out of this book's truthfulness. Mommy might night always be perfect, but she's loved all the same!
heypretty52's review against another edition
4.0
*3.5 Stars*
People are railing against this online, but I think it's great. Why should we presume that children are not intelligent enough to comprehend love in spite of flaws? Why should we lie to them out ourselves? Why should children not understand that no one is perfect- even Mommy?
People are railing against this online, but I think it's great. Why should we presume that children are not intelligent enough to comprehend love in spite of flaws? Why should we lie to them out ourselves? Why should children not understand that no one is perfect- even Mommy?
mmattmiller's review against another edition
1.0
I guess I get the purpose of this (admittedly, with the help of some of these reviews), but it really doesn't make me like it any more. Understand it? Maybe. But like it? No. This one's not for me. But I am glad some readers enjoy it- I never like to put down an author's hard work!
tashrow's review
5.0
Told in a question and answer format, this picture book embraces the different ways that toddlers view their mothers. The book asks if their mother is tall or short. Short! Is she nice or mean, well the book shows her both ways and why the toddler sees her as mean. The same for pretty and ugly, which is how she seems when she wakes up in the morning. The book goes on to say mommy is boring and old too. But the children love her just the same.
Seeing the reviews on GoodReads, this book is clearly not for everyone. It reminds me of a reverse take on the Russian folktale about the lost little girl who tells everyone she is the daughter of the most beautiful woman in the village and it turns out to be a homely old woman that the little girl sees as the most lovely of all. Here the children also have reasons for saying something negative about their mother. Take it as a lesson in toddler honesty and not personally and it’s a very funny read with a little bit of sass thrown in.
Frazee’s illustrations add to the merriment on the page where the children clearly know they are being naughty with what they are saying, but also delight in it too. You can almost hear the giggles and see the sparkling eyes.
Silly toddler fun, this picture book will end with lots of laughs and hugs for parents with a big sense of humor. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
Seeing the reviews on GoodReads, this book is clearly not for everyone. It reminds me of a reverse take on the Russian folktale about the lost little girl who tells everyone she is the daughter of the most beautiful woman in the village and it turns out to be a homely old woman that the little girl sees as the most lovely of all. Here the children also have reasons for saying something negative about their mother. Take it as a lesson in toddler honesty and not personally and it’s a very funny read with a little bit of sass thrown in.
Frazee’s illustrations add to the merriment on the page where the children clearly know they are being naughty with what they are saying, but also delight in it too. You can almost hear the giggles and see the sparkling eyes.
Silly toddler fun, this picture book will end with lots of laughs and hugs for parents with a big sense of humor. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
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