I'm Not Moving, Mama! [School & Library Binding]

Nancy White Carlstrom (Author), Thor Wickstrom (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Mama and child discuss the family's upcoming move to a new house and the reasons why she does not wish to leave the child behind.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

On moving day, little Mouse does not want to leave the familiar surroundings of his room or backyard for a new, strange home. Mama reassures her worried offspring that even though it's hard to say good-bye to the old place, their new dwelling will be just as nice. As Mama continues to pack the family's belongings, Little Mouse's protests escalate. At long last, Mama confesses that the best thing about moving is not leaving Little Mouse behind. Children anxious about relocating will be comforted by Mama Mouse's calm and cheerful attitude toward her son's misgivings. In his picture book debut, Wickstrom provides warm, bright illustrations packed with funny details, which expand on the feelings of upheaval, loss and the eventual joy involved in adapting to new living quarters. Ages 3-6.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-- It's moving day, and one by one, Mama packs up Little Mouse's favorite belongings. As each is packed, the youngster finds a good reason for not leaving his special places. His mother is understanding but subtle. When Little Mouse refuses to leave his room with the star window, she reassures him that if he didn't come with the family, "we couldn't get to sleep without you." While promising that they will always remember the joys of their old home, Mama finally convinces little mouse that "it's better being all together in someplace new." Carlstrom's text is perfectly paced, with childlike foibles convincingly intertwined with real fears. The repetition of Little Mouse's cry, "But I'm not moving, Mama!," makes this a good choice for reading aloud. Wickstrom's illustrations are charming and inventive, capturing the warm, playful relationship between mother and child. Even with so many successful books on this subject, the genuine affection fully evident here makes this one especially rewarding. --Lori A. Janick, Parkwood Elementary School, Pasadena, TX
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback Books: A Division of Sanval (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613217519
• ISBN-13: 978-0613217514
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,493,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy White Carlstrom started writing when she was seven years old and has been writing ever since. She says, "I write when I am happy and when I am sad, and especially when I celebrate God's creation. When you read This Is the Day, I hope it will cause you to look at your world and be surprised by wonder every day of the week."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, March 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: I'm Not Moving, Mama! (Hardcover)

We are on the brink of moving and my 3 1/2 year old loves this book. The little mouse in the book doesn't want to move, but all the while he's watching his mom pack up all of his favorite stuff. The mom ensures him that their new home will have all the great things that their old one does, but will be even better. This book has sparked some great conversations with our son about moving and how we will always remember the fun times we had in our old house, "but it's better to all together in someplace new." This is a great book for a child to "read" along - he/she will enjoy saying "But I'm not moving, Mama!" throughout the book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving -- the good news, the bad news, April 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: I'm Not Moving, Mama (Paperback)

Moving is never easy for children. But Nancy Carlstrom's mama mouse affirms the fears of her child while offering a future full of possibilities. The pictures are great, with lots of little details for young readers concerned about the transition and location of all their "stuff."

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My kids LOVE this book, June 15, 2007

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Alane Michels (Kittitas, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'm Not Moving, Mama (Paperback)

The illustrations are fun & my kids love to read with me by saying all the 'I'm not moving Mama' lines. It has helped to get them thinking about moving & understanding that although it's sad to move, we will all be together & create new routines & memories in the new house. And it has the added benefit of being a book that I don't mind reading over & over.