Mama Eat Ant, Yuck! [Paperback]

Barbara Lynn Edmonds (Author)

Book Description

This book uses simple rhyming text to tell a funny story in the family life of one-year-old Emma, her Mama and Mommy, and her siblings. The large colorful illustrations enchant children as well as adults. The child-friendly title is repeated throughout the book, especially delightful for two-year-olds who love to shout out a beloved phrase and are proud of knowing the appropriate moments. Suitable for reading to children from newborns to 7-year-olds.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

All parents of newborns have this in common: none know whether their baby will be heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual. The more we can do now to erase homophobia, the safer all our children will be in the future. Gay-friendly preschool literature is a long overdue resource for parents and educators, both gay and straight Also by Barbara Edmonds: "When Grown-Ups Fall in Love".

From the Author

The following are quotes from letters or e-mails I've received from readers about my first children's book, "When Grown-Ups Fall in Love": "I saw your web page and if I ever have kids they will definitely have this book. Your method is a great one. If I had this book at my kindergarten, maybe my school wouldn't have so many homophobes. It is really hard. As a bisexual teen, I thank you from the bottom of my heart"; "I am a heterosexual mother of three in a conservative rural area. My husband and I are doing everything we can to raise our children to be respectful of all people. Thank you for your great book"; "My partner of two years and I are out to our families and I recently purchased your book to give to my brother and sister-in-law to help them explain the 'two Uncle' phenomenon to my nephews. Thanks for your wonderful, wonderful book."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: Hundredth Munchy Publications; Limited edition (May 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965670023
• ISBN-13: 978-0965670029
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,282,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Fun, Fun, July 22, 2004

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L. Shanklin (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mama Eat Ant, Yuck! (Paperback)

What a FABULOUS book! The story is one which teaches appreciation for the diverse world in which we live -plus the rhyme is something that appeals to all ages. Buy this book-support LOVE not hate.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, October 12, 2005

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Rainbow Reader (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mama Eat Ant, Yuck! (Paperback)

Well intentioned, but disappointing book. I found the story too personal to be relevant, and the illustrations clumsy.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, October 15, 2006

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R. C. King (El Cerrito, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mama Eat Ant, Yuck! (Paperback)

As lesbian parents, my partner welcome any addition to the scant selection of books which mirror our family dynamics. The overall plot idea is original, but the rhyming/writing is so poor that I would rather read all the "straight" family books!