The Hating Book [Paperback]

Charlotte Zolotow (Author), Ben Shecter (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 1989 | Age Level: 2 and up

I hate hate hated my friend.
When I moved over in the school bus,
she sat somewhere else.
When her point broke in arithmetic
and I passed her my pencil,
she took Peter's instead.
"Ask her," my mother said.
"Ask your friend why."

 

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

When a girl's friend ignores her completely, all bad feelings get out of hand, in this gentle look at friendship. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Charlotte Zolotow—author, editor, publisher, and educator—has one of the most distinguished reputations in the field of children's literature. She has written more than seventy books, many of which are picture-book classics, such as Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present and William's Doll. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (April 13, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064431975
• ISBN-13: 978-0064431972
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 7.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, May 31, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hating Book (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (School & Library Binding)

This book takes children through their own feelings when slighted by a friend. After bringing the intended audience (your child) into total sympathy of the "angry" child, Zolotow presents the other child's view. Wow, all of a sudden the main character, and your child, realize they were wrong. They should not have jumped to conclusions, been quick to judge, or acted rashly. What a wonderful, nonpreaching way to teach character development to young children who are just learning to reason!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Realistic Portrayal, February 10, 2002

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Victoria (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hating Book (Paperback)

As a student in the Early Childhood Education department this book was assigned to us for review. I thought it portrayed the thoughts of a young girl in a realistic manner. I don't encourage my children to use the word "hate" either, but I am not naive enough to think that when loose in the world they always behave the way I would like. We try our best, but ultimately...you give them roots and wings.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A honest book about misunderstandings., September 28, 2006

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Cady Hayden "Children's Book Author" (Bergenfield, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hating Book (Paperback)

This is a kids point of view about a misunderstanding and the emotions that are felt by both sides. This young girl hate hates her friend and can't figure out why her friend is being so rotten to her. Her mom tells her to just ask her why but she is too embarassed and just won't bring herself to confront her friend and says, "I couldn't, I'd rather die. No- if that's the way she's going to be, it's quite okay with me." Her attitude is that of a stubborn child and I think most kids can relate to this character. Everything is smoothed over in the end and the moral shows that communication is key. Illustrations are basic sketches with only red, yellow, pink and brown colors.