Product Description

A little girl copes with a variety of animals who try to take over her things and order her about.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #86656 in Books
• Published on: 1987-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780590448505
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Jane Casserly recently recorded the audiobook A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. She is also a founding member of Scary Monkey Productions, a sketch comedy group whose credits include Comic Relief 8, HBOÂ’s Sketch Pad, and headlining at CarolineÂ’s on Broadway.

From AudioFile
Animal noises, bouncy music, and Jane Casserly's brisk narration celebrate Mayer's story of a little girl who fends off demanding animals that invade her home. Casserly's enthusiastic vigor invites children to join the refrains that introduce and conclude each ridiculous situation. Casserly's characterizations are drawn carefully from Mayer's work. Precise pronunciations match the picture of the proper kangaroo who orders a bed made with unwrinkled sheets. Texas accents represent the rough-and-tumble llama that climbs into the girl's jeans. A gruff and exotic Bengal tiger insists on receiving transport to the circus. But best of all is Casserly's tinny, small voice for the heroine, which evokes both her youth and the backbone that makes her a role model. S.W. 2009 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

Customer Reviews

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An impowering tale of wit and determination about a very fearless little girl that takes charge of a number of animals that are attempting to take over her things. You will be delighted to find out how it all works out in the end. One I've read to all 9 of my own children

On the Kumon North America required reading list...
This book is on the Kumon required reading list. Wonderful illustrations, amusing, and easy to read. You and your child will laugh.

Great story!
This was the longest book my two-year-old would sit through... again and again and again. She loved acting the part of the little heroine and readily recited "you throw him out!" with much enthusiasm. The drawings are entertaining and the end is lovely. I would whole-heartedly recommend this darling story.