Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!) (Gilbert and Friends) [Library Binding]

Diane deGroat (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 11, 2008 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Gilbert and Friends

It's Mother's Day, and Gilbert wants to show his mother that she's the best! But nothing he does seems to work out quite right. To make matters worse, his little sister always manages to be in the way! Can Gilbert ever have his mother all to himself today? But more importantly, can he make this Mother's Day truly special?

Diane deGroat's heartfelt story and endearing illustrations will resonate with any reader who has ever had to share a parent's attention with a sibling.

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About the Author

Diane deGroat is the illustrator of more than 120 children's books and the author-illustrator of other bestselling books about Gilbert, including Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!) ; Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!; Trick or Treat, Smell my Feet; Jingle Bells, Homework Smells; Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo; No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty Looks!; Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books; and the New York Times bestseller roses are pink, your feet really stink. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (March 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061239003
• ISBN-13: 978-0061239007
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,136,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Diane deGroat is the illustrator of more than 120 children's books and the author-illustrator of other bestselling books about Gilbert, including Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!); Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!; Trick or Treat, Smell my Feet; Jingle Bells, Homework Smells; Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo; No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher's Dirty Looks!; Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books; and the New York Times bestseller roses are pink, your feet really stink. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!, June 4, 2008

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Stelljay Sloan "WingMaster" (Schwenksville,Pa.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!) (Gilbert and Friends) (Hardcover)

Great book...Made my wife cry upon first read to my son. Great gift for any occasion!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Mother, Your the Best, April 10, 2008

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Lois R. Hochstetler "SLP" (Wooster, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mother, You're the Best! (But Sister, You're a Pest!) (Gilbert and Friends) (Hardcover)

I teach language lessons in a public school. The students love ALL the books by Diane de Groat!! They look forward to Gilbert and his friends. Her titles are always unique and provide great discussions.