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The Unruly Queen
by
E.S. Redmond
Fifty-two nannies in fifty-two weeks — and Minerva von Vyle is still impossible! Can anyone
tame this spoiled, wild child?
"But what sort of queen lives with beasts in a cave?"
"The sort," Nanny answered, "who never behaves."
Minerva rules her household with shrieks and commands, demanding candy for dinner and refusing to entertain any discussion of bedtime. Indeed, fifty-two...more
tame this spoiled, wild child?
"But what sort of queen lives with beasts in a cave?"
"The sort," Nanny answered, "who never behaves."
Minerva rules her household with shrieks and commands, demanding candy for dinner and refusing to entertain any discussion of bedtime. Indeed, fifty-two...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
February 28th 2012
by Candlewick
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Minerva von Vyle is spoiled and neglected by her rich and preoccupied parents. The household staff’s attempts to “manage” Minerva fail spectacularly, and she sends a succession of nannies packing. Then, in Mary Poppins fashion, the fifty-third nanny arrives and announces that she has come to crown Minerva “Unruly Queen.” As she outlines Minerva’s new responsibilities as Queen, Minerva gradually realizes that she does not want to give up her very posh circumstances even if it means the loss of he...more
I thought this was a cute story of reverse psychology trickery. (though anyone who knows Mary Poppins has seen such things before). What really put me off is that young Minerva's good behavior doesn't necessarily translate to anything but deciding to behave.
The fact that her wealthy parents are off in their own worlds of business and travel and don't spend time with her seems a clear indicator of where some of Minerva's terrible behavior is originating. She wants (and needs) the right kind of a...more
The fact that her wealthy parents are off in their own worlds of business and travel and don't spend time with her seems a clear indicator of where some of Minerva's terrible behavior is originating. She wants (and needs) the right kind of a...more
Unruly. We can start with that. There's something rough and challenging about the word. It calls to mind glamorous rogues who are always getting in bar fights. Elizabeth Taylor in Taming of the Shrew. Wouldn't you like to be thought of as 'unruly' from time to time? Slightly unsafe? Unpredictable, like the high-heeled little spitfire on the cover of this new picture book?
Full review on Pink Me: http://pinkme.typepad.com/pink-me/201...
Full review on Pink Me: http://pinkme.typepad.com/pink-me/201...
ALICE THE FAIRY (Shannon) meets MISS NELSON IS MISSING (Allard) in this rhyming new picture book of an unruly young girl and a trickster nanny that induces behavioral compliance.
Strong vocabulary is a plus for the education market but will hinder most young independent readers. Fun monsterly, dynamically drawn characters and not-too-pink illustrations make this one a visual treat. Best as a read-aloud for ages 3-6.
Strong vocabulary is a plus for the education market but will hinder most young independent readers. Fun monsterly, dynamically drawn characters and not-too-pink illustrations make this one a visual treat. Best as a read-aloud for ages 3-6.
Everything about this book was perfect. The illustrations were done in a fun style with lots of little details that can keep turning the page hard because there is so much to see. The story line was so fabulous though that one can't help but turn the page to see what will happen next with this braty, privileged young girl who is finally meeting her match in Nanny #53.
I had a laugh while I was reading this book, and I think you will to viewers. Heck, I even put on a funny accent and acted as if I was reading to a group of children. You'll just love the rhythmic lines and witty illustration, along with the author delivering a humorous message to the reader on behaving.
A wonderfully written, as well as illustrated, story of a spoiled child who is artfully and skillfully coaxed into behaving by her 53rd nanny. It's a classic, hypnotic, rhyming style sprinkled with a splash of contemporary.
-Kassandra VL
-Kassandra VL
A little reverse psychology by and clever nanny tames an out of control young girl. Rhymed verse works and presents interesting words and phrases with fun illustrations by the author illustrator ES Redmonds. 2013 IRA Primary Fiction Nominee.
Reminded me of some other books, cute. Connected me to Hooray for Diffendoofer Day with warning about doing the right thing/passing the test... (Besides making me think of Nanny McPhee with a nanny who makes things right...)
Minerva is a most unruly child that no one can seem to control. The fifty-third nanny in fifty-two weeks arrives though and things begin to change due to her witty reverse psychology. The pen and ink illustrations were pleasantly dark and a bit Edward Gorey like and I loved that it was told in rhyme.
After reading too many books that seem to overlook the importance of basic manners and appropriate behavior, this one gets it right on all levels without being preachy. LOVED it!
I'm a little biased, so here is a review from the School Library Journal:
Redmond follows in the delightfully subversive footsteps of Shel Silverstein in this tale of Minerva von Vyle, a child so rude and spoiled that she has been through 52 nannies in as many weeks... Redmond’s clever rhyming verse trips off the tongue, and her scratchy, vintage-style illustrations b...ring to mind a slightly sunnier Edward Gorey.
—School Library Journal
Redmond follows in the delightfully subversive footsteps of Shel Silverstein in this tale of Minerva von Vyle, a child so rude and spoiled that she has been through 52 nannies in as many weeks... Redmond’s clever rhyming verse trips off the tongue, and her scratchy, vintage-style illustrations b...ring to mind a slightly sunnier Edward Gorey.
—School Library Journal
I absolutely loved the illustrations in this book! The Unruly Queen was an instant favorite of mine within its first few pages. I'm sure it will be a hit with little girls....
Very Shel Silverstein-esque. Clever word usage and great for vocabulary. Just a fun book and such a good one to slip into the "Pink Princess" pile during check-out.
GREAT vocabulary and rhythm/rhyme; it would be lovely to crown several children I know the Queen or King of Petulant Peak. I'd even make them a crown.
I enjoyed the reverse psychology the nanny used in order to effectively change misbehavior. It shows that it may be a good tactic to try on the young ones :)
Apr 02, 2012
Lupine
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
early-literacy,
elementary-school,
funny,
girls,
illustrations,
picture-book,
preschool,
read-aloud
I loved the illustrations and the whole idea of crowning the unruly queen. Kind of reminded me a little of Eloise though Minerva is not nearly as likable.
*Full Review to Come*
Short and sweet: LOVE(D) this book! From the illustrations to the text this was an instant hit with not only myself but both of my kiddos. Perfect for teaching the importance of being polite & having manners without being too "in your face" about it to little kiddos. Fabulous book!
Short and sweet: LOVE(D) this book! From the illustrations to the text this was an instant hit with not only myself but both of my kiddos. Perfect for teaching the importance of being polite & having manners without being too "in your face" about it to little kiddos. Fabulous book!
I really did not like this one, and I think it's mainly because a lot of kids (at least mine) are not going to be able to relate to the main character. She has parents who don't love her and instead buy her everything she desires. Thus she becomes very bratty and she acts out to get the attention she doesn't get from her parents. A nanny comes and straightens her out. In the text, the author mentions all the stuff this girl has, including furs, diamonds, and a household staff. Most kids don't ha...more
excellent! I love the illustrations which are both quirky and gorgeous, and i love a good rhyming text. Fun story with a good ending.
Delightful, a nice message but not overdone, the rhyme is solid, the illustrations have a subtle old fashioned feel that adds to the story.
In wordy rhyme, a bratty princess type is finally tamed with reverse psychology from a fearsome nanny and her crew of monsters.
LOVED the story. Great rhyming book. Good for the spoiled child. Manners/lessons learned.
A good couplet rhyming scheme, sharp humor, and wickedly sharp-lined illustrations are the vehicle for this Ramona Quimby-esque tale. At first glance, one thinks it is Ramona on the cover, capturing the signature hair and a sense of herself, although this Queen-wannabe is today's Fancy Nancy. Borrowing also from Mary Poppins, yet another (the 53rd) nanny arrives, one who is smart enough to use the age old trick of reverse psychology to turn Lil' Miss-behaving spoiled rich kid into a willfully-ob...more
The art in this book is completely adorable. I love the monsters. :)
Great illustrations and a cute story that rhymes beautifully.
So cute! So funny!
I love this as creative writing. The nanny that finally tames the unruly queen does it by appealing to her selfish arrogance. She tells the little girl that she is going to crown her "the Unruly Queen" and begins to give her the responsibilities that come with being "the Unruly Queen." It would be a very funny read aloud for kids, and could help them see the consequences for acting out. There are all kinds of creative writing leaps that could come off this story. K-3
May 13, 2013
Laura Ashlee
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
2013,
childrens,
favorites,
fiction,
picture-books,
novels-in-verse,
recommedations,
to-be-reviewed
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E. S. Redmond was inspired to write this, her first book, after a trip with her children to a petting zoo. She says, "I remember watching all these smiling, wobbling toddlers surrounding the animals. Every little nose was running, and the sheep resembled very large mounds of tissue. It struck me as altogether funny and ironic that the hand soap was mounted on the fence at the exit. Nice for us, no...more
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