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Thomas' Snowsuit (Classic Munsch) [Paperback]

Robert Munsch , Michael Martchenko
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

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Book Description

June 1, 1989 4 - 7 yearsClassic Munsch750L (What's this?)

Willful, young Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit, despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher and even his principal. When everyone's best efforts lead only to comedic chaos, they all agree it's best to let Thomas suit himself. This is marvelous mischief from Munsch and Martchenko.


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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2 Thomas refuses to wear his new brown snowsuit: "If you think I am going to wear that ugly snowsuit you are crazy!" He reinforces this statement with a resounding "NNNNNO" when his mother insists he don the suit. His mother jumps up and down, and they have an enormous fight. This behavior is repeated with Thomas' teacher and the school principal. In the process of a fight, Thomas and his teacher end up in their underwear. Thomas never suffers any ill-consequences for his rude behavior; he looks on with a smirk as his mother, teacher and principal are made to look foolish. In the end the principal retires to Arizona "where nobody ever wears a snowsuit." Thomas comes off as a manipulating, rude little brat. Audiences may chuckle over the cartoon-like illustrations; they are bright and colorful, and do fit the story. However, this is one Canadian import that should be left north of the border. Evelyn Homan, Lexington Public Library District, Ill.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

About the Author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

Michael Martchenko has illustrated over 30 books for children and has exhibited his work throughout North America. He has won numerous awards for design and illustration. He lives with his wife, Patricia, in Toronto.


Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 - 7 years
  • Paperback: 24 pages
  • Publisher: Annick Press (June 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0920303331
  • ISBN-13: 978-0920303337
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.1 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

Customer Reviews

I ordered it thinking it was a normal size paperback childrens book. Peg  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a GREAT book for reading to kids, with kids, and by kids! Elizabeth A Theisen  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thomas' Snowsuit November 11, 2000
Format:Library Binding
As a Minnesota preschool teacher, I can't tell you how realistic this book is! (in an exagerated way, of course). This book has become a classroom favorite every winter when snowsuits are a way of life. Robert Munsch really knows children and the way they think. Thomas, his teacher, and even the principal have an excitable time getting Thomas into his brown snowsuit to play outdoors. A word of warning: underwear causes fits of hysterical laughter to any 3 to 5 year old!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Lighten up and enjoy the ride! February 10, 2005
Format:Paperback
I first heard this story in my education class while we were learning how to do shared reading in the classroom. Being read to in the child's perspective was interesting enough, but to have this book read was a blast. The pictures are humorous and the story makes children and adults laugh. Everyone knows that parents make you do something you can't stand. We have all seen "The Christmas Story" with the red-rider bb gun and the infamous overly wrapped for winter younger brother. This book reminds me of that hilarious scene. Once the teacher and the principal get in the act it gets all crazy. In the end, just like you would expect a child to do, he jumps right into his snowsuit when it lets him do something he wants to do, play. This is a sweet story, a good read for children.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just as funny for adults as kids January 1, 2000
Format:Paperback
I read this book out loud at our gymnastics training center, and the kids thought it was amusing but the coaches were on the floor! The rollicking humor of Munsch's books makes them ideal read-alouds for parents bored with the "See Spot Run" style. I can also recommend "Moira's Birthday" and "The Paper Bag Princess" but "Thomas' Snowsuit" is the funniest of the bunch.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars this book is tiny
I love Robert Munsch books and was looking forward to this one for my son. It is a ridiculously tiny book.
Published 4 days ago by Mellovespurses
1.0 out of 5 stars I was scammed
I am absolutely furious at the book I received. Not because of the story-Robert Munsch is absolutely one of the funniest children's author. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DavidK
4.0 out of 5 stars Sized differently?
This is by far one of my favorite Robert Munsch books and was so excited to give it as a gift. Problem: the book was a "Mini book" about 2"x 2" compared to all the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kristen N. Higgins
1.0 out of 5 stars it's only 2 inches high!
This is totally misleading, This is a pocket size book, what a waste of money! I wanted this to build my son's library collection, but come on a 2"x2" flap? What a joke. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Meaghan Davis
1.0 out of 5 stars RIPPED OFF AGAIN BY AMAZON!!
The ridiculously small size makes this book worthless!! You would think ya might mention that this book is less then 2 inches by 2 inches. Not very practice for little hands. Read more
Published 3 months ago by lrot
2.0 out of 5 stars Not good!
The book is not as advertised..it is the size of a matchbox! Not any good at all for reading aloud to my 1st graders!! Very disappointing!!
Published 3 months ago by Jane E Jackson
1.0 out of 5 stars Complete shocker!!
I ordered this book along with a few others and was completely shocked when I opened the box! The book is only 2 inches x 2inches in size - It looks as though it belongs to a toy... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Marisa Marrone
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids are just amazing
A wonderful and original story. The humour in this book and the parallels to a child's real life behaviour is uncanny. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Esmeralda Carvalho
1.0 out of 5 stars Mini Book
Unfortunately this book measures 3"x3" even though the item description did not have any dimensions listed. When ordering I assumed the book was normal size. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Shelly R. Lynch
2.0 out of 5 stars Strange unexpected size
I never thought I would have to look at the size of a book before I bought it but I guess I do.
This is a funny story but the size is too small and it models poor behavior... Read more
Published 16 months ago by kla
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