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My Mama Says There Aren't Any Zombies, Ghosts, Vampires, Demons, Monsters, Fiends, Goblins or Things
How can Nick believe his mother's telling him there aren't any monsters when she forgets what his favorite flavor of ice cream is? Or when she makes him wear boots and it doesn't even rain? Well, sometimes Mamas do make mistakes...but sometimes they don't. Judith Viorst's appealing text combines with Kay Chorao's wickedly evocative drawings in this all-new edition of a fav...more
Paperback, 48 pages
Published
October 31st 1987
by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
(first published 1973)
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Nov 27, 2008
Needleroozer
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
mothers who think they are always right
Shelves:
kids-picture-books
Proves that mothers aren't always right. This is a good lessons for both kids and moms. I think this book is really funny and fun. One of my favorites
I really liked this book; it has simplicity to it that the more popular books of today do not have. The basic colors of the illustrations being in black, looks like the illustrator used pencil to sketch the pictures or at least that is what it looks like to me. I like the story as well that the child is questioning his mother and if she is telling him the truth or is she making a mistake just like he does sometimes. I like the book in the fact that it tells a story that students can relate to ab...more
May 20, 2012
Dolly
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
parents reading with their children
I love Judith Viorst's books. They are so poignant, and sincere, and she often pulls no punches, even with sensitive and difficult topics. Her stories are usually filled with wit and wisdom, even those told from a child's perspective, like this one.
This is a fun story about a little boy who is gradually discovering that his mom is not perfect, that she makes mistakes sometimes and is occasionally wrong. So when she promises that there are no monsters, he's not sure if he can believe her.
The bl...more
This is a fun story about a little boy who is gradually discovering that his mom is not perfect, that she makes mistakes sometimes and is occasionally wrong. So when she promises that there are no monsters, he's not sure if he can believe her.
The bl...more
A great story about a boy who can't trust his mom because she makes mistakes about things like where his crayons are and his ability in carrying groceries. He believes there are monsters and things in his room at night. At the end of the story his mother pretends to be a monsters, but he realizes it's just her. This is a fun book, because the language is everyday language and make it easy to read. By the same author (Judith Viorst) as Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
I'm quite fond of Judith Viorst's writing style. While not as classic as her Alexander books, "My Mama Says There Aren't Any Zombies, Ghosts, Vampires, Demons, Monsters, Fiends, Goblins, or Things" (great title, by the way!)remains an enjoyable read with the same kind of humor I've come to enjoy.
"Sometimes even mamas make mistakes..." Such a true sentiment. If your mom can't even remember your name and calls you by your brother's name how can you trust her when she says that there isn't a monster under your bed. She's been wrong before. A delightful book to read aloud.
YES YES YES
6 star book
moms aren't perfect, sometimes they make mistakes. incredible book. believing that mom LIED when she got something wrong, instead of just human - what a lesson for kids. the best book i've read this month.
6 star book
moms aren't perfect, sometimes they make mistakes. incredible book. believing that mom LIED when she got something wrong, instead of just human - what a lesson for kids. the best book i've read this month.
So far I really enjoyed reading this authors books. Her writing style is great and extraordinary. I love her imagination on this book and her details.
Sep 15, 2010
Lucia Benzor
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
children-s,
creative
Very original. I'm sure most kids could respond to this about a time their mom was wrong. :) Not sure why they chose monsters. ? Liked the repetitive text.
This book is a great way to how the students nobody is perfect. Not even mom!:)
Mommy says: Really funny book about a kid whose Mama tells him there aren't any Zombies, etc., then he counters her each time with a tale of when she was wrong. So if she was wrong all those times, is she right or wrong about the zombies and monsters and such? Really cute and fun for Halloween or any time of the year.
When our sitter read this book to my daughter, about halfway through, my daughter announced, "MY Mommy NEVER makes mistakes." I understand that I have about 7 more years before she...more
When our sitter read this book to my daughter, about halfway through, my daughter announced, "MY Mommy NEVER makes mistakes." I understand that I have about 7 more years before she...more
Loved this book when my daughters were young; still love it.
Jul 01, 2009
Kathryn
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
childrens-picture-books
A childhood favorite!
46 months - What do you mean Mom's aren't always right.... YES I AM! ;) Fun and well written.
Cool addition to our Halloween library. I'm sort of ok with the message that moms are not always right, but tying that to the monsters makes it hard to reassure my child that monsters are only make believe. And really this book is asking kids to question their blind trust of their moms. It may be a bit early for us for that still. So I'm always uneasy reading this.
My little one found it scary. But he liked it.
My little one found it scary. But he liked it.
A young boy who is scared of monsters says his mom says they dont exist. but then he comes up with examples of how his mom has also said things which have turned out to be mistakes. So he wodners, what if she has made a mistake about these too. A charming, quick read
Oct 11, 2010
Inoli
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
do-not-own-yet,
young-children
3-1/2
What I love about this book (other than the great illustration of a vampire flying over a house) is the little boy who catalogues every mistake his mother has ever made - I think I recognize myself in that boy, but then I'm also the mother.
Cute book, though I might be concerned that a kid susceptible to belief in monsters & other scary things might find it a little frightening. It ends in a good way on that note, though.
Explains alot of my childhood... next to the Indiana Jones Trilogy, would have had the second greatest impact on me if I had read this as a child...
a child goes through all the stories and ideals that would be used to change their behavior
a funny story about a childhood fears
a funny story about a childhood fears
Mar 02, 2008
Joy (Thoughts of Joy)
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children
My thoughts are on my blog: "Thoughts of Joy..."
My daughter and I read this so many times when she was little that she gave me a copy when she left for college.
My Mama Says There Aren't Any Zombies, Ghosts, Vampires, Demons, Monsters, Fiend by Judith Viorst (1987)
If you want to give a child nightmares read them this book.It does wonders really.
I have an old copy of this book that was mine growing up.
One of my son's faves.
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Judith Viorst is the author of several works of fiction and non-fiction for children as well as adults. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, her most famous children's book, was first published in 1972 and has since sold over two million copies. Ms. Viorst received a B.A. in History from Rutgers University, and she is also a graduate of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institu...more
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