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If Mom Had Three Arms [Hardcover]

Karen Kaufman Orloff (Author), Pete Whitehead (Illustrator)
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3 and up
“I only have two arms!” Every mother has said it sometime, and every kid has heard it. But a young boy wonders: what would happen if Mom really had more…many more? Children looking at this inventive and amusingly illustrated picture book will happily join in the fantasy.

 

If Mommy had many arms, what could she do? Just imagine! She’d be Supermom, with three arms juggling, or four-armed Mom at a crosswalk, making cars stop and go. And why raise just one hand in class when you can raise…FIVE? As kids count along right up to 20 amazing presidential arms shaking hands, holding babies, signing bills, and saluting the flag, they’ll come up with some great ideas of their own. But best of all, they will remember that Mom only needs her two real arms for hugging.


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PreSchool-Grade 1–When a boy asks his mom to carry his backpack, Mom, loaded down with two sacks of groceries, replies, I only have two arms! The child then begins to imagine what might happen if his mother had more arms. She could juggle in a circus, direct traffic, or even pour more lemonade for his visiting friends. The arm counting continues to 20 with little reason for the multiplicity of appendages. If Mom had five arms, she would look very smart. Ultimately, the boy realizes that two arms are perfectly fine for hugs, wrapping up the story line in a tender moment. The color cartoon artwork is appealingly goofy, but the rhymed couplets sometimes become tedious. There are plenty of zany counting books that hold more charm than this one.–Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Sterling (March 28, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402723563
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402723568
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,327,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Karen Kaufman Orloff has written four books for children: "I Wanna Iguana," (G.P. Putnam, 2004), "If Mom Had Three Arms," (Sterling, 2006), "I Wanna New Room," (G.P. Putnam, Dec., 2010) and "Talk Oscar, Please!" (Sterling, March 2011). She is very involved in the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) and is co-coordinator of her local branch's annual conference. She writes two columns for "The Poughkeepsie Journal" and teaches writing classes in Millbrook, NY for adults interested in children's publishing. Visit her website: www.karenkaufmanorloff.com.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book...., July 24, 2006
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As a preschool teacher I am always looking for good books to share with my children....and this is a great one!! Any book that holds the attention of 15 three year olds is a book worthy of reading....And when they pull it off the bookshelf themselves and "read" it to each other, you know you have a great one. Good for practicing counting and good for the imagination .
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5.0 out of 5 stars We Love This Book!, July 23, 2006
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We love this clever, gorgeous book. All kids can relate to the parental lament "I only have two arms." Karen Kaufman Orloff helps children imagine a world without that limitation, while she captures the special feeling of the parent-child bond. Pete Whitehead's pictures are vivid and fun. Counting the arms and finding the numbers brings lot of giggles. We have given this book as a gift for several children ages 3-7 and they all love it too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Counting Book!, March 31, 2006
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This is the perfect counting book for slightly older kids. My daughter and I got such a kick out of the fun rhymes, clever illustrations, and counting all those arms! Her favorite part is if Mom had fourteen arms - 'she'd control the arcade!'

IF MOM HAD THREE ARMS is a funny and delightful new book. Highly recommended for ages 4-8.
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