A rhino with wings, a bat with a hat, a book-reading bunny? Nonsense! But author-illustrator Sally Kahler Phillips shows us more than obvious nonsense--she reminds us that there's another kind of nonsense at large in the world-- a less delightful and more insidious sort that occurs every time a child is belittled or not taken seriously. And that's the kind of nonsense no one should stand for! Sally Kahler Phillips lends her distinctive rhyming voice and cut-paper illustration style to an exploration of all kinds of nonsense.
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2–This well-intentioned effort attempts to draw parallels between fanciful notions such as dogs growing on trees or chickens laying cheese and the cruel comments that all children have to endure at one time or another. The text reasons that if one is able to judge such improbable notions as pigs sewing quilts and label them nonsense, then readers should also be able to make that retort to absurd comments made about their character or appearance. However, this leap of logic may be lost on youngsters whose feelings have been hurt. The colorful, child-friendly, collage-style illustrations are fetching and with the adult help, children may grasp the bibliotherapeutic benefit of the book. An additional purchase for collections needing more materials on self-esteem.–Rosalyn Pierini, San Luis Obispo City-County Library, CA
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Giggles and self-esteem -- the perfect combination,
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Ms. Phillips' illustrations are charming, fanciful, detailed, extraordinarily beautiful - and worthy of multiple viewings. This rhymed story will tickle young funny bones while delivering a sensitive, subtle message about how special each person is. Young and old alike will learn a wonderful way to deal with put-downs and mean personal remarks.
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A wonderfully poetic self esteem booster!,
By Lilly Lover (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nonsense! (Hardcover)
Terrific book with a wonderful message. It reminds kids why they should believe what they know to be true about themselves and not listen to the mean things people might say. We found this at the library then had to buy it!
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No Nonsense,
By jlee "jlee" (Rockdale, TX) - See all my reviews
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Excellent book for teaching children social skills, specifically how to deal with and avoid bullying.
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