Impatient Pamela Wants a Bigger Family [Hardcover]

Mary B. Koski (Author), Dan S. Brown (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Impatient Pamela

Children will learn that their families are beautiful, regardless of size, in this story about accepting family size. Pamela’s world is orderly, with only one child in her house. The story takes a mischievous turn when Pamela visits Sam, who has seven brothers. Pamela eventually comes to terms with her only-child status.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-Readers will giggle at Pamela's latest adventure. When she goes to Sam's house for lunch, the red-haired rascal explores her friend's stimulating life as one of eight brothers, as contrasted with her own sedate but privileged life as an only child. Koski's dialogue rings true and this title may prove a useful model for investigating positive aspects of two lifestyles. The bright cartoon illustrations with goggle-eyed characters entertain on their own as readers, with Pamela, view life in a chaotic but loving household.
Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Dr. Koski has turned her enthusiasm to writing children's books after being a college educator for 15 years. Her books have won the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval and Children's Choices. She has appeared on C-SPAN's Book TV show, been featured on over 400 radio stations, and was the English Festival Author in Japan. Dan Brown has had paintings shown in many galleries in the Minneapolis area. His clients include Ford, Coca-Cola, the Special Olympics, Dairy Queen, and Green Mill. His talent and love of children inspires him to create whimsical characters, such as the American Birkebeiner children's race poster.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Trellis Publishing (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930650043
• ISBN-13: 978-1930650046
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,346,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A realistic story with a gentle message, August 5, 2002

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This review is from: Impatient Pamela Wants a Bigger Family (Hardcover)

Pamela is an only child and is jealous of friend Sam's seven lively brothers, so she returns home to prompt her parents to have more kids. That's when she learns about some of the problems faced by bigger families, and gains a newfound appreciation for her family's size as well as an understanding of how adoption works. A realistic story with a gentle message.