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My No No No Day
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From the moment Bella wakes up, her day goes wrong. She hates her breakfast egg, she won't share, she has a hurting foot, her supper is too hot, and her bath is too cold. And then it's no, no, no to bedtime. But at last a yawn, a story, and a kiss from mother end the day, with the promise of a cheerful tomorrow.
Every parent, teacher, and c...more
From the moment Bella wakes up, her day goes wrong. She hates her breakfast egg, she won't share, she has a hurting foot, her supper is too hot, and her bath is too cold. And then it's no, no, no to bedtime. But at last a yawn, a story, and a kiss from mother end the day, with the promise of a cheerful tomorrow.
Every parent, teacher, and c...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 26th 2012
by Viking Juvenile
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Do you ever have a day where EVERYTHING seems to go wrong? In Rebecca Patterson’s book My No, No, No Day, Bella, a very grumpy girl, has a day where nothing goes right. First, she doesn’t want to eat her breakfast, and then her little brother Bob drives her crazy all day! At the end of the day, Bella’s mommy reminds her that it is ok to have bad days, and that tomorrow will be a better day. Will tomorrow indeed be a better day like her mommy suggests? Or, will Bella have yet another “No, no, no...more
In the same fashion that Alexander has his Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in the children's classic by Judith Viorst, Bella also has a very bad day. It starts off with her being awakened by her little brother licking her jewelry and goes downhill from there. Breakfast is not to her taste, and her shoes annoy her. In fact, everything seems slightly off somehow, and Bella adds to the unpleasantness by misbehaving. But her ever-patient but harried mother still loves her and spends time r...more
Sometimes kids throw tantrums. Sometimes they are BIG tantrums. This is a story about a little girl who throws a tantrum ALL. DAY. LONG. And she knows it. But she doesn't know what to do about it. But she also knows what it is like when she doesn't throw a tantrum. And sometimes that is the most important thing to know.
I liked it. Mostly I liked it because I have seen kids that have been super grumpy for long periods of time. And I like that this particular girl understands just what kind of day...more
I liked it. Mostly I liked it because I have seen kids that have been super grumpy for long periods of time. And I like that this particular girl understands just what kind of day...more
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From the moment Bella wakes up, nothing is right. Her baby brother is in her room ("GET OUT OF MY ROOM!"), her mother tries to giver her an egg for breakfast ("I CAN'T EAT THAT!"), and I won't even mention what happens in the grocery store (except to say that the snide looks from the other customers in the store is classic)!
I bought this book for my daughter's 3rd birthday and she (and the other birthday guests) wanted to read it as soon as it was unwrapped. Just the cover al...more
From the moment Bella wakes up, nothing is right. Her baby brother is in her room ("GET OUT OF MY ROOM!"), her mother tries to giver her an egg for breakfast ("I CAN'T EAT THAT!"), and I won't even mention what happens in the grocery store (except to say that the snide looks from the other customers in the store is classic)!
I bought this book for my daughter's 3rd birthday and she (and the other birthday guests) wanted to read it as soon as it was unwrapped. Just the cover al...more
This book was absolutely hilarious. I loved reading this book because you often see kids throwing tantrums. This little girl Bella in the book is having a "no, no, no day" were nothing in her life that day seems to be going right. It shows a mother struggling with her, and trying to keep her cool. She throws a tantrum over her food, brother, shoes, and not sharing. I really enjoyed how in the book it emphasized words to exagherate and when Bella was upset it seemed to cover the whole 2 pages. In...more
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Got a kick out of this picture book, which has an Alexander And the The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day vibe, but with a younger, female protagonist. The illustrations are very expressive and accurately shows the frustrations of the kind of difficult days that everyone has had from time to time. This is an excellent read-aloud (I may use it for a "temper tantrum" or "bad day" themed children's program)and I may also read it to myself the next time I have a rotten day. What I like most...more
Hmmm, why did I like this book so much? The pre-school girl is full a self-pity, rage and frustrations, as only a 3-4 year old can be. The book follows the quirky events of the day and how her mother and baby brother suffer along. But the illustrations are charming, especially her mothers frazzled looks and her brothers serene smiles. Maybe I felt nostalgia and relief at being past that phase with my boys. In the end, the next day is better, just like her mommy assured her. This book could be us...more
This book is about a girl who wakes up in a bad mood & everything' goes wrong or bothers her throughout the day. Everything Bella experienced can be relatable to toddlers which is very ideal. At times, the inappropriateness of her behaviors have minor consequences throughout story. This book also shows a mother unconditional love and understanding and a daughter that realizes at the end how sorry she is.. This story can normalize the feelings children experience everyday and that their are b...more
We all have those days. You feel out of sorts and everything is wrong. You take your bad humor out of those around you and just don't know why you feel so cranky. Toddlers and preschoolers are especially vulnerable to the "waking up on the wrong side of the bed" phenomena. This is both a funny and reassuring book for young children. Bella has a very bad day, but as her patient, loving mother shows, the next day is bound to be better. The illustrations are full of expression and perfectly complem...more
Just say NO NO NO to this book. Blech. It seems as if Patterson was trying to write in the same manner as Viorst's "Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day" and epic fails. Whereas kids can relate to Alexander (as well as adults) and know that feeling when everything goes wrong, this book just makes you believe in spanking. The kid in the book is a brat and her tantrums seem blase and annoying. I hated the kid, hated the book and wished I hadn't bought it for the library coll...more
What a dreadful book for kids! I understand what the author is trying to portray but this book pretty much gives the OK to any child to simply throw horrible tantrums all day long without consequence just because they are having a "bad day". An example of disciplinary action should have been displayed by page three. I'm throwing this one in the trash before my kids get the chance to observe this horrible acceptance of poor behavior.
I found this book to be absolutely hilarious! The illustrations fit with the text PERFECTLY! I laughed out loud repeatedly because I have a child JUST LIKE the one in this book. Bella awakes in a bad mood and has a bad day. We've all had those days when nothing seems to go right, thankfully we don't all react like a preschooler. EVERYONE should read this book. Better yet, come see me and I'll read it to you with my best tantrum voice. LOVED IT!
Bella wakes up and immediately knows it is going to be a bad day (a no, no, no day) when she finds her baby brother Bob licking all of her jewelry. She proceeds to have a tough day. Doesn't want to wear shoes, ballet outfit to itchy, doesn't want to sit in the cart at the store...
Kids might recognize their bad days in this story, but it seems geared towards parents who need to see that someone understands their day.
Not a great read-aloud.
Kids might recognize their bad days in this story, but it seems geared towards parents who need to see that someone understands their day.
Not a great read-aloud.
All children have their not so wonderful days. I hope that most of them do not have a day quiet as bad as Bella though. She is having the worst one, filled with naughty behavior and tantrums. Hopefully reading this one with your child can be an example of what not to do. I remember saying things to my daughter like "See how that child looks when they throw themselves on the ground. Do you want to look like that?"
Dec 27, 2012
Sandy
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This is a somewhat annoying version of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very-Bad Day (Viorst).
It will strike a note more with weary parents than with kids, in my opinion, since Bella's voice lacks the authenticity of Alexander. Exaggeration and familiar situations redeem it somewhat.
It will strike a note more with weary parents than with kids, in my opinion, since Bella's voice lacks the authenticity of Alexander. Exaggeration and familiar situations redeem it somewhat.
This book is very relatable! We all have one of those days where nothing goes our way but this book teaches children that tomorrow is a new and better day. It shows the different feels and emotions of life. Very good moral to this story! I think the point can even get across to young children.
I loved this book! It was about a little girl who was having a "no" day. As a mother of a four year old...I could relate. But I like that at the end, the little girl acknowledges she was in a bad mood or having a bad day and the next day was better.
Everything is wrong with Bella's day. She hates her shoes, clothes, food, family and friends all day long and loudly. She finally settles at bedtime and the contrast of her harmonious next day is delightful.
Reviewer 4.
Reviewer 4.
LOL. Great expressions on the characters and very funny illustrations. This one's a winner.
Non-parents will be breathing a sigh of relief that they don't have to deal with this stuff in real life!
Non-parents will be breathing a sigh of relief that they don't have to deal with this stuff in real life!
I think everybody has No No No days and I love that this little girl realized she had been onery, apologized and the mom freely forgave her! So much fun!
Bella wakes up in a cross mood and the her entire day is one grouchy, annoyed, stressful moment after another (for both her and her family).
One of those days when nothing seems to go right. Reminiscent of Judith Viorst's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Dolly Parton's charity sent my toddler this book on Friday, and we had to read No, No, My Day literally 100 times this weekend.
After having a day in which nothing is right, tired Bella cuddles with her mother and talks about having a more cheerful day tomorrow.
Toddlers and Preschool. A fun book to read on one of "those" days. Except the child probably won't like it... until the day after!
May 14, 2013
Margaret
marked it as hardcopy-review-to-read
Recommended to Margaret by:
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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My edition is a special paperback from the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library printing 9780670015368.
Even with all of my interactions with children.... I still say pop that child on her hiney and put her in time out!
Best for 0-3 years old, vocabulary, print motivation and awareness. Good for storytimes or bedtimes.
This reminds me of the email going around called, " 46 reasons my 3 year old is freaking out. Loved it.
This story was very familiar...as in, this could have been written about a day at my house.
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