Book Review #73 - Happy Mother's Day!

 All The Things Mom Will Never Say

Author: Noé Carlain
Illustrator: Ronan Badel

Publisher: Schiffer Kids, 2022

ISBN: 978-0764363313

Reading Level: Ages 4 through 8

Main Characters: An excellent little peashooter, his cat, and his mom. 

Plot: Things you will probably never hear a mom say to her kid. 

Genre/Theme/Style: Children's Humor, Moms, Picture Books, and Parenting. 

I Gave This Book 5 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

Why 5 Roars? This might be one of my new favorite books. It is too clever and both parents and kids will appreciate the humor! This would be a great gift for any parent or kid. In fact, I think it would be a fabulous gift for Mother's Day. 

I think I laughed out loud several times. I know I’ve said, “Keep dressing up the cat - He loves it!” several times…not! 😾

Critical Analysis: The book is a short read, but kids will want to read it over and over. Its strength is in its relatable humor. I think every parent has had moments like the mom of this excellent little peashooter.

It also offers parents a few preemptive teachable moments. One example would be in the illustration of the dinner table piled high with dirty dishes and Mom says, “Its ok not to clear the table - were going to eat again tonight.” The image of the dirty table really drives home the need to clear the table. It’s a great way for kids to visually see what the table might look like if he does not help clean up before the next meal.

The book ends on a positive note, with mom expressing her love for her kid despite the frustrating moments that parents endure. It is a great reminder for parents, that all of these frustrating moments are worth it in the end. 

"Parenthood…It’s about guiding the next generation, and forgiving the last."

~~Peter Krause

Connections: All The Things Mom Will Never Say 

Happy Mother's Day!