Product Description

Meet Ruby. She watches her little brother just like her mother asked her to -- and keeps right on watching while he turns the house upside down. Then there's Arthur. He listens to his mother and dresses like a perfect gentlemen -- until some conveniently spilled juice gives him the excuse he needs to slip into something more comfortable. Can any child be trusted to read about these seven perfect little monsters without trying anything equally naughty?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1665466 in Books
• Published on: 1999-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Seven witty stories feature anthropomorphic bear cubs that are ingenious at evil, and good for laughs, said PW. Ages 7-up.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
"Wickedly delightful tales." -- -- The Horn Book

From the Publisher
Meet Ruby, who watches as her brother pulls the tablecloth off the kitchen table; Arthur, who hates to get dressed up and pours grape juice on his new suit; and Harriet, a terrible whiner who's got her eyes on a slice of blueberry pie.

What do all of these wonderfully wicked characters have in common? They're all lovable despite their imperfections, and all inhabit these seven charmingly illustrated, deliciously funny stories.

Customer Reviews

hilarious look at the world through the eyes of children
Our entire family has delighted in this humorous look at the world through the eyes of Florence's children. Her witty tales made us literally laugh out loud. Our twin daughters saw a little of themselves in each of her richly drawn characters.Forence's insights are obviously gleaned from the experiences of a parent and a keen observation of the tactics that children employ to move mountains of obstacles to their own will. This little book will always be one of our favorites .

A silly book that can be used as an easy-read for upper elem
This is a silly book that can be used as an easy-read for upper elementary students who have difficulty reading. The stories are short and conquerable for children who can read at about a thrid grade level. The content of the stories are not damaging to a child's understanding of behavior and they will not serve as a poor model for behavior (as some extreme reviews have suggested) - they are just silly and fun...and suitable to an older child's sense of humor.

A "children's book" that is really for adults
A delightful, humorous book - meant to be read by adults! While we as adults recognize our past tendencies in each of these delightful, and very mischievous children, it is a reminder for us about how we perpetuate behaviors in children. A MUST READ for parents!