What's Wrong, Little Pookie? [Board book]

Sandra Boynton (Author)

Book Description

Release date: August 14, 2007

POOKIE'S UPSET AND POOKIE'S MOM cannot figure out why. And Pookie isn't helping, either. This familiar scenario is told with Sandra Boynton's signature humor, in both story and art. Caregivers and young children will laugh their way out of their sorrow as Mom and Pookie work things out. Never fear, a happy ending is on the way! Perfect for toddlers having a meltdown, or anyone in a plain old bad
mood, this book will come to the rescue for kids and adults for years to come.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sandra Boynton is the beloved author and illustrator of over 40 books, with 19 million of them in print. Since 1975, her well-known greeting cards have sold more than 100 million copies. "Mostly to family and friends," she says. Boynton is also a Grammy-nominated record producer and songwriter. Her books have won numerous awards, including the Parents Magazine Award. She lives and works and goofs off in the foothills of the Berkshires with her husband, whitewater racer/expeditionist Jamie McEwan, and their four perfect children.

Product Details

• Board book: 18 pages
• Publisher: Robin Corey Books (August 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375845526
• ISBN-13: 978-0375845529
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5 x 5.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sandra Boynton is a popular American humorist, songwriter, children's author and illustrator. Boynton has written and illustrated more than forty books for both children and adults, as well as over four thousand greeting cards, and four music albums. Although she does not license her characters to be redrawn or adapted, she has herself designed???for various companies???calendars, wallpaper, bedding, stationery, paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and plush toys.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars When "use your words" just won't work... October 3, 2007

By DJ Joe Sixpack HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Board book

Boynton is back! Here's another winner from one of our favorite children's book authors... It's about the trouble that occurs when strong emotions -- unhappiness or anger or boredom or helplessness -- collide with a little person's inability to explain what they are feeling, or why. A toddler named Little Pookie is in a big funk, and his/her caregiver asks a bunch of questions to find out why. The adult's question appear in bold, dark typeface; Pookie replies in little red letters. Are you tired? No. Are you hungry? No. Did you lose something? No. Finally, the adult realizes that an actual answer probably isn't possible, and starts to ask silly, nonsense questions that help Little Pookie laugh a little and get unstuck. This call-and-response structure makes this a really fun book for parents and kids to read together... This is a lovely little book and a great tool to help build emotional intelligence... Highly recommended! (ReadThatAgain)

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Boynton ever! June 15, 2008

By Jennifer M.

Format:Board book

We LOVE this hilarious book! My husband and I read it together for our 1 year-old son (I usually read the Pookie part) and it cracks us up every time. When my son is upset and getting fussy, simply reciting the 1st few lines of the book will often calm him down. This is a family favorite and we highly recommend it.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely adorable book September 24, 2007

By Susmitha H. Kothari

Format:Board book

I enjoy reading this book to my daughter (she enjoys it too :)) and use the tricks in this book when she is feeling like Pookie in the book. Seems to work so far.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Will someone read this book to me? August 21, 2007

By Diana B. Revell

Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase

Pookie is upset. No, he has the "blahs." No, he doesn't feel well. No, wait....maybe he is lonely. Well, haven't you been there before yourself? I have! I would love for someone to read this book to me...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best children's book ever! September 29, 2008

By Steven Voelker

Format:Board book

This book cheers up our toddler whenever he is blue. He loves to be asked questions and get to answer, "No!" He never fails to giggle at the end!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars works every time August 12, 2009

By Jessica CE

Format:Board book

When my son is upset and I cannot get him to talk or stop crying, I read him this book. Even though he is 2 1/2, he now knows Pookie's lines and is happy to "read" along. He is always smiling at the end.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Boynton knows kids. July 4, 2009

By Melissa D. Guillet

Format:Board book

My daughter loves this book! We read it several times a day. Now she asks for a "cold drink" and says "no thank you" more regularly. She's two.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars my son's absolute favorite!!!!!!!! February 28, 2008

By T. Zimmer

Format:Board book

both my sons adore this book and request it all day!! i have it memorized and when one of them are upset, i resite it to them and the get happy again..most of the time :)

A MUST HAVE!!!