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Take Your Mama to Work Today
Coworkers beware—Violet’s here to “help” at the office in this lively picture book that puts a fun-loving spin on the grown-up work world.When Violet visits her mom’s office on Take Your Child to Work Day (or snow days, or school holidays, or babysitter-is-sick days), she is very helpful. She answers the phone (once she stops accidentally hanging up on people!), makes busi...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
March 20th 2012
by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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Young Violet is offering readers information and advice on a very important topic—what to do when there is a snow day/half day/sick baby-sitter day and you “have to go to work at the office” with Mom. We learn that on the way to work, one must hop only on the black squares in the lobby, and that bosses like help on their presentations, which are “like show-and-tell for grown-ups”.
Kids will delight in the bright illustrations (the cover of this picture book is quite captivating) and older kids an...more
Kids will delight in the bright illustrations (the cover of this picture book is quite captivating) and older kids an...more
As an adult who knows about life/work at the office, I found lots of humor reading this book from a child's perspective. But I wonder how a child would perceive the book--especially the ones I serve. I'm in an area with a lot of stay-at-home moms, so they may not get office life and much of the humor could be lost in them. (It might not, though.)
For those kids familiar with parents, particularly mom, in an office, will they see the humor of Violet making a mess of the place or enjoy an adventur...more
For those kids familiar with parents, particularly mom, in an office, will they see the humor of Violet making a mess of the place or enjoy an adventur...more
When I was a kid, my sister and I went to work with my dad for a day, and though we were on the shy and reserved side and not as ambitious or as spunky as the little girl in this book, our day was pretty similar to hers. Amy Reichert understands perfectly the way kids look at adult jobs - from presentations being "like show-and-tell for grownups" to the importance of hopping across the lobby floor "on just the black squares." The illustrations show the truth behind the little girl's understated...more
Violet's babysitter can't make it, so she must accompany her mother to work. She manages to make an absolute mess of things: hanging up on phone calls, asking illegal questions in a job interview, hogging the donuts at coffee break time, tipping over boxes of important papers, breaking the photocopier and shredder, all under the guise of being a "big help" to her mother. The tone of this book felt a little too twee for me. I would have liked it more if irrepressible Violet was not quite so obnox...more
I always have mixed feelings about books that have children doing all the wrong things and making it seem super cute. The mother in the story has to take her daughter to work - not because it is a special day that all parents are doing it - but the kind of day where you don't have a babysitter at home day. The child believes that all she is doing is helpful but maybe some of the adults aren't feeling that same feeling. As I said...not sure how I really feel about this...is it cute or not?!
The kind of book that's really more for adults than children. Although all I could do as a working mom was cringe at the kind of things Violet decides to do in her mom's office. Hard to believe that any office space would put up with that.
A few minor misbehaviors might have been cute, but by the end I found it just too over the top for me to really ride with. The illustrations are the best part of this story, but I could wish there was a little less office mayhem.
A few minor misbehaviors might have been cute, but by the end I found it just too over the top for me to really ride with. The illustrations are the best part of this story, but I could wish there was a little less office mayhem.
I absolutely loved this book. I appreciated it on many levels. Violet is the kind of funny, playful and bold heroine that all little girls and boys will admire. My favorite kids' books are those that entertain children and their parents at the same time. As a working mother of four, I got a huge kick out of Violet, and empathized with her mother's combination of being loving, proud of and mortified by her bold little girl. I highly recommend it.
You may not know what to do when you go to an office, but not to worry. Violet knows exactly what to do in an office, from how to hit elevator buttons for adults, to the art of making business cards and networking. A spunky little trouble maker, Violet is a contemporary Eloise whose "help" is often hysterical. With animated illustrations and a playful protagonist, Take Your Mama to Work Today is a light-hearted read - especially for parents.
While reading Reichert's rollicking tale of the chaos that usually ensues when a parent decides to take a child to work I couldn't help but recall some of my own stories. Boiger's wonderful illustrations complement Reichert's spot-on text, reminding us that the lens through which we experience things is very often all our own; and that our attitude can often be altered by our ability to see things through the lenses of others.
I liked how the author used unusual sizes and styles to emphasize different parts of the story. I also enjoyed looking at the pictures to follow the mother’s side of the story (great for inferring).
This story reminded me of when my mom used to take my sisters and me to work with her. We would be pinched and drooled over by her coworkers and we always took advantage of the free candy!
The book has great vocabulary and visuals when talking about office personnel – cute way to introduce a subject. V...more
This story reminded me of when my mom used to take my sisters and me to work with her. We would be pinched and drooled over by her coworkers and we always took advantage of the free candy!
The book has great vocabulary and visuals when talking about office personnel – cute way to introduce a subject. V...more
Violet's exuberance over her visit to mama's workplace is highly entertaining. Whether making a confetti rainfall or photocopies of her smiling face, she's full of energy with just a touch of trouble. Fun title to share with a child if they are participating in this day--sadly I don't see this happening in libraries as much as when I was in banking, where it was truly encouraged.
Violet is a precocious youth who happens to go to work with her mother. While at the office, the energetic child offers plenty of worldly tips and generally assists the grown ups around her. Violet's spirited and can-do attitude even persuades the boss to take her advice on giving an effective presentation. The narration is delightful and children will enjoy the colorful illustrations which accompany Violet's journey. reviewer 13
Violet calls office life like it really is:
"If the office is having a power lunch in the conference room - that's like a really boring picnic - feel free to liven things up with a quick game of chair tag."
Sweet book. I remember going to the office with my aunt once...probably 30 years ago! It was probably just like this! (I'm sure I wasn't nearly as hyper, though!)
"If the office is having a power lunch in the conference room - that's like a really boring picnic - feel free to liven things up with a quick game of chair tag."
Sweet book. I remember going to the office with my aunt once...probably 30 years ago! It was probably just like this! (I'm sure I wasn't nearly as hyper, though!)
Everyone has probably gone to work with mom or dad at some point in their lives. Well Violet explains exactly what you need to do when you take your mama to work. It starts with skipping around the lobby and ends with pushing the elevator button. She gets into all kinds of mischief and is delightful. I think kids and their parents will enjoy this one.
Violet is a deftly-drawn young office helper with an adorable personality! She helps the boss with his presentation, she asks important questions during an interview, and shows everyone the best way to use the copier! The illustrations match the mood of the book perfectly. If you've ever taken a child to work with you this will make you laugh!
Jul 10, 2012
Karen
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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at-bjhs
Such a cute book on so many levels - our precocious narrator explains exactly how to get through a day at work with mom, including "If you need to run three copies, don't press 1 and 1 and 1." I can so relate to this mother and her co-worker's hilarious expressions. This one might be best for older group reads so they can really get the humor.
We read this book before my daughter had to come to work with me and it nailed her whole experience, from pushing the elevator button to meeting the person with the secret stash of candy! If you have to take your child to work, you should read this, for yourself or for them. It will make you both laugh.
Sep 04, 2012
The Library Lady
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
The childless & those who have kids the rest of us cringe at.
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I am one of those tiresome adults who doesn't think that Eloise is cute, but instead a brat.
And I find this to be an updated version of Eloise and no cuter. Even the art looks a lot like Hilary Knight's work.
And I find this to be an updated version of Eloise and no cuter. Even the art looks a lot like Hilary Knight's work.
The pictures are detailed and fun even for very young children (2 yrs). The book is full of jokes that parents and elementary aged kids will get. It reminds me of the Little Critter books, in that the child narrator thinks one thing, but the reader knows the narrator's wrong a lot of the time.
The pictures are wonderful and deserve at least 4 stars. The storyline however--I don't like books and movies that are really making jokes at the adult level while poking fun at the kid...however gently. The child who is old enough to 'get' the jokes is probably older than the star of this story. W
3.5 stars. Cute and great use of color. I just sort of wish mom was the boss instead of an administrative assistant. Not that there's anything wrong with it, but it just would have been interesting to see it a different way. Overall, very good book and will definitely appeal to children.
I just don't think bad behavior will ever be cute - unless you can pull it off like David Shannon. As a mom, this books causes a slight panic attack. I would use this maybe as a lesson as what NOT to do. Great illustrations with picture clues of the mom's reaction redeem it a little.
Cute story about a girl trying to help out at her mama's work. Enjoyed the parallels the girl made presentation = show and tell, or coffee break = snack time.
The book is well done, but it just didn't resonate with me or my girls.
The book is well done, but it just didn't resonate with me or my girls.
Both children and parents will delight in this wonderful book. The witty writing and beautiful illustrations are truly reminiscent of the beloved "Eloise" series. Strongly recommend!
I don't know who will like this book more, a mother or child? Either way, a great book to share about a mother and daughters long exhausting day in mommies office.
I'm still smiling after reading this delightful picture book about a little girl who makes the most of a day at her mom's office. You will love it!
Solid child point of view, subtleties in the texts and the illustrations that I don't know if children will really get, but adults will.
A young girl telling you all about how to go to work with your mom. Kids will enjoy the silliness of the character.
This book should be called: "If you had to take Eloise to work". Similar style, flow and cute illustrations.
A great picture book for kids and parents alike! Wonderfully funny text and fabulous illustrations!!
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Amy Reichert has a home phone, a cell phone, a speakerphone, a headset phone, and call waiting. She can cook, clean, work in the garden, check e-mail, help with homework, brush her cats, eat, read, exercise, drive, watch TV, feed her fish, and write a book — all while having a quick little chat! She lives with her husband and two children in Bethesda, Maryland.
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