Poor Monty [Hardcover]

Anne Fine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 6, 2004

Monty's mother is a doctor, a very busy doctor. When she manages to snatch a few moments rest after a hectic day at work, she finds that her own small son is not feeling well.

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Monty's mother is a doctor; after a morning seeing patients, lunch visiting the ``old folk,'' and an afternoon coping with ``forms,'' she's desperate for a few peaceful moments when she finally gets home. Monty understands, but his need is urgent: ``...suppose your head felt as if little men in steel boots were stamping on it....'' ``Mmmmm,'' says his mother. Still, his chicken-pox spots finally claim her attention, and it's Monty's turn for some of the devoted attention the rest of the world has enjoyed all day. Fine's very brief text presents this quintessential situation with sympathy and humor, wonderfully extended in Vulliamy's watercolor illustrations. From the exuberant goodbye hug they share in at the morning, there's no doubt that Monty and his mother love each other dearly and that all her patients also benefit from this busy doctor's caring concern. A charming vignette that should strike a responsive chord in many families. (Picture book. 3-8) -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"A charming vignette that should strike a responsive chord in many families." (Kirkus Reviews with Pointers ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 25 pages
• Publisher: Egmont Books (May 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405210974
• ISBN-13: 978-1405210973
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces

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