| The Day Leo Said I Hate You! by Robie H. Harris |
THE DAY LEO SAID I HATE YOU! by Robie H. Harris
Illustrated by: Molly Bang
Release Date: 9/1/08
Publisher: Little, Brown
Pages: 40
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by: Julie M. Prince
Leo is so tired of Mommy's NOs that he retreats to his room just
to be in a no NO zone. He quickly finds that there's no such
thing when Mommy walks in and tosses yet another NO Leo's
way. This is when Leo decides to throw his own verbal weapon
at Mommy.
This is a book all kids can relate to, as it puts anger, temper,
fear, and doubt on display. Facing off with overwhelming
emotion can be a challenge, and it's comforting for kids to know
that others find the struggle just as difficult.
The illustrations, which blend paper cutouts and photographs,
are just as kid-friendly as the text. They include lots of
movement and color to liven things up. Simple line meets rich
texture on each page and words are uniquely highlighted
throughout the book.
This is a book that will stay on my shelf for a lot of re-reading
and enjoyment.
Illustrated by: Molly Bang
Release Date: 9/1/08
Publisher: Little, Brown
Pages: 40
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by: Julie M. Prince
Leo is so tired of Mommy's NOs that he retreats to his room just
to be in a no NO zone. He quickly finds that there's no such
thing when Mommy walks in and tosses yet another NO Leo's
way. This is when Leo decides to throw his own verbal weapon
at Mommy.
This is a book all kids can relate to, as it puts anger, temper,
fear, and doubt on display. Facing off with overwhelming
emotion can be a challenge, and it's comforting for kids to know
that others find the struggle just as difficult.
The illustrations, which blend paper cutouts and photographs,
are just as kid-friendly as the text. They include lots of
movement and color to liven things up. Simple line meets rich
texture on each page and words are uniquely highlighted
throughout the book.
This is a book that will stay on my shelf for a lot of re-reading
and enjoyment.