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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
by
Mo Willems
Wilbur is different from the other Naked Mole Rats in his Colony, because he wears clothes (and he likes it!). But what will happen when Grandpah, the oldest, wisest, and most naked Naked Mole Rat ever discovers Wilbur's secret?
Funnyman and three-time Caldecott Honoree Mo Willems exposes the naked truth about being yourself and wearing it well.
Funnyman and three-time Caldecott Honoree Mo Willems exposes the naked truth about being yourself and wearing it well.
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
January 6th 2009
by Disney-Hyperion
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I love to find messages buried (deeply or shallowly - this one's pretty shallow) in picture books. This is a picture book about being brave enough to stand out, to not only dream but to act, to march to the tune of a different drummer. It's a picture book about rebellion, about art, about Thoreau. It's a picture book about Robert Kennedy thinly disguised as a naked mole rat.
Robert Kennedy said -- I don't know where or why, and I didn't peruse Wikipedia deeply enough to tell me -- "There are thos...more
Robert Kennedy said -- I don't know where or why, and I didn't peruse Wikipedia deeply enough to tell me -- "There are thos...more
Jan 18, 2012
Juliepay
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I thought the book was strange. The author was most definitely trying to explain to the audience that it is okay to be different, but the pictures had an underlying imagery along with them. It's funny, but the one naked mole rat who doesn't have any distinguishing marks on him is the one who wears the clothes. The rest of them have obvious flaws to their looks. One of the offending teasers of Wilbur the well-dressed naked mole rat has a unibrow while another wears glasses. These are not only dis...more
Here is another charming story from Mo Willems. To begin with, the illustrations, as always with his work, contain a lot of the humour of the book but are kept simple and appropriate for the younger group of picturebook readers. He's great at doing a lot with just a few lines. In this case the tilt of the and shape of the eyes of the naked(?) mole rats give away an expression with just a touch of body "language" so that they say a lot without requiring any words. Even the empty spaces on the pag...more
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems is a funny story about diversity and individuality. It has Willems' usual silly humor. Wilbur breaks the main rule of Naked Mole Rat society: Never wear clothes. Wilbur even opens a clothing store. What will the Grandpah, the grandest, most naked Naked Mole Rat, think?
The text is simple and funny. Some of my Favorite lines about naked mole rats: 1. They are a little bit rat. 2. They are a little bit mole.
3. They are all naked. (Naked mole rats can be ver...more
The text is simple and funny. Some of my Favorite lines about naked mole rats: 1. They are a little bit rat. 2. They are a little bit mole.
3. They are all naked. (Naked mole rats can be ver...more
Here are three useful things to know about naked mole rats:
1. They are a little bit rat.
2. They are a little bit mole.
3. They are all naked.
Except... for Wilbur.
Wilbur is the naked mole rat exception. In fact, you could say that Wilbur is a little bit weird.
You know what is so weird about Wilbur?
He likes to get dressed.
Imagine! A naked mole rat... who isn't naked!
None of the other naked mole rats can understand it. You don't see them running around wearing clothes, now do you? So what's up with...more
1. They are a little bit rat.
2. They are a little bit mole.
3. They are all naked.
Except... for Wilbur.
Wilbur is the naked mole rat exception. In fact, you could say that Wilbur is a little bit weird.
You know what is so weird about Wilbur?
He likes to get dressed.
Imagine! A naked mole rat... who isn't naked!
None of the other naked mole rats can understand it. You don't see them running around wearing clothes, now do you? So what's up with...more
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Willems newest is a satisfying and funny picture book, just what we have come to expect from him. Wilbur is a naked mole rat who prefers to wear clothes, something unheard of in the mole rat society. Wilbur doesn't understand why there is anything wrong with clothes, so the other mole rats go to complain to Grand-pah who was very wise. He thought for some time and then decides to make a proclamation. Wilbur heads to the proclamation wearing only blue socks, knowing that it is very important and...more
Mo Willems' books always make me grin...and be thoughtful. What a splendid combination! I've had my name on the library holds list for this for weeks now and was quite thrilled when it came my turn to read it. Perhaps all that anticipation meant that it couldn't QUITE live up to my expectations, but I still really enjoyed the story. It's a bit heavy on the "moral" -- not to a frustrating or didactic extent, but it's just rather obvious. That said, it's of course a great message (be yourself, no...more
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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed is about a naked mole rat named Wilbur who likes to wear clothes, unlike the other naked mole rats. Because of his unusual preference, he faces opposition from his peers. Although he gives reasons as to why he likes wearing clothes, the others try to explain to him that it goes against their tradition. Because so many naked mole rats are against him, he wears less clothes that he would like to. However, in the end, when the Grand-pah mole rat supports Wilbur’s new hab...more
Last Friday I came face to teeth with my first naked mole rat. The experience was similar to reading this book. Looking at the cover I thought: Cool. A book on naked mole rats! The feeling of coolness continued for the first few pages.
For this story, you only need to know three things.
1. They are a little bit rat.
2. They are a little bit mole.
3. They are all naked.
And then, along about page 3, this little gem: Naked mole rats can be very sarcastic.
Charmingly simplistic AND it's about naked mole...more
For this story, you only need to know three things.
1. They are a little bit rat.
2. They are a little bit mole.
3. They are all naked.
And then, along about page 3, this little gem: Naked mole rats can be very sarcastic.
Charmingly simplistic AND it's about naked mole...more
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed is a super fun read, but it also teaches young children to accept others for who they are, which is one of the best messages of all. It follows one mole rat who happens to enjoy wearing clothing, even though all of the other mole rats think it is weird. In the end, the leader of the mole rats decides that clothing can be fun as well, and all of the mole rats celebrate together, some in clothing and some not. The book has some very funny moments as well, but this great...more
As evident by their name, naked mole rats are, well, naked. That is until Wilbur, the only naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes, decides to open a clothing store. This adorable picture book is for anyone who has ever asked "Why not?" It's for anyone who isn't afraid to be different. It's for anyone who is afraid to be different. It's for anyone who giggles at the word "naked." Mo Willems (author behind the celebrated Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Elephant and Piggie Series) scores a...more
PB-5
I loved the book and the message it sends to its readers. Wilbur was different from the rest of the molerats in his community an embrased his diversity. He was brave and loyal to himself and instead of arguing with others to support himself, he simply asked, "Why not?" I think this book will be great to create awareness for diversity and will teach kifs that being different is perfectly normal and they don't have to be ashamed of being different. This story will also teach kids to embrace th...more
I loved the book and the message it sends to its readers. Wilbur was different from the rest of the molerats in his community an embrased his diversity. He was brave and loyal to himself and instead of arguing with others to support himself, he simply asked, "Why not?" I think this book will be great to create awareness for diversity and will teach kifs that being different is perfectly normal and they don't have to be ashamed of being different. This story will also teach kids to embrace th...more
I get that it's supposed to be about accepting those who are different from you, but that's not why I read Mo's books. I like him because he is humorous and fluffy. This wasn't as good as his past work.
Jan 31, 2012
Anna Keegan
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I really really enjoyed the book, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems. I found it to be really clever and enjoyed the wit that Willems incorporated. The main theme of the book was that differences are good- as one little naked mole rat decides that he wants to wear clothes. At first, all the other naked mole rats tease him and are mean to him but the eldest naked mole rat makes a proclamation wearing clothes. Suddenly, every naked mole rat is hurrying to wear clothes. It is a great moral f...more
Mo Willems has once again written a book that is hilarious to children and adults alike. Wilbur is a naked mole rat that likes to wear clothes. But naked mole rats are supposed to be naked so they do not like Wilbur wearing clothes. I am not going to give away the ending but I will tell you that a proclamation is made and all of the mole rats had a good time.
I LOVE Mo Willems but I was a bit nervous when I saw that this was the title that he was releasing. I anticipated its arrival anxiously, a...more
I LOVE Mo Willems but I was a bit nervous when I saw that this was the title that he was releasing. I anticipated its arrival anxiously, a...more
Wilbur is an exception to the naked mole rat rule--he likes to get dressed. He likes to express himself. He is an individual.
Wilbur loves clothes so much that he opens a store. This is a difficult sell when the rest of the naked mole rats are so set on going naked. (One selling point Wilbur unsuccessfully tries is that clothes are "WARMER!"). Not only is his business failing, but the other naked mole rats are so upset by his ant-social behavior, they take the case to Grand-pah (the oldest, great...more
Wilbur loves clothes so much that he opens a store. This is a difficult sell when the rest of the naked mole rats are so set on going naked. (One selling point Wilbur unsuccessfully tries is that clothes are "WARMER!"). Not only is his business failing, but the other naked mole rats are so upset by his ant-social behavior, they take the case to Grand-pah (the oldest, great...more
This is another one I read aloud with my young nephew while he was here over the summer. Too fun! My nephew loved the simple illustrations - who wouldn't love pages full of naked mole rats? Where does Mo Willems get his odd ideas that always turn out to be brilliant? I love that Wilbur, the naked mole rat who likes to get dressed, asks the question, "Why not?" This would be a great story to use in a lesson on peer pressure. It could also work well to generate discussions about how we treat peopl...more
Jan 22, 2009
Becky
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
K and up
Shelves:
picture-books,
read-alouds
Tee hee! Nakedness is always funny. Mo Willems' new book features naked mole rats because they are funny and because "they weren't taken." Read his interview with PW here:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/artic...
Wilbur is the naked mole rat who wants to defy tradition and wear clothes, and even (gasp) sell clothing to other naked mole rats ("Fun! Warmer! Try it!"). In funny books, I think the artist's simplicity and minimalism can be like the stand-up comic's comic timing, and here, as always, th...more
http://www.publishersweekly.com/artic...
Wilbur is the naked mole rat who wants to defy tradition and wear clothes, and even (gasp) sell clothing to other naked mole rats ("Fun! Warmer! Try it!"). In funny books, I think the artist's simplicity and minimalism can be like the stand-up comic's comic timing, and here, as always, th...more
A cute story for preschool up to early elementary school. There is enough content for older kids and engaging drawings for those who are a bit younger. Willems does a really good job of addressing the issues with being different without glossing over them and suggesting everyone should change. The overall suggestion that things need not be done one way simply because they always have been and that some will choose to do something while others won't is more complex than if everyone changes. Somew...more
This book is about a naked mole rat that dares to be different. He LOVES to express himself by dressing up in clothes. The other mole rats laugh at him. Finally, they take the decision to the oldest, wisest naked mole rat of them all. He tries on clothes and loves it! It is finally declared that a naked mole rat can wear clothes if he or she would like to. This book was engaging for children. As a fun activity, you could make a printout of the mole rat and pass them to the students for them to c...more
Wilbur the naked mole rat likes to wear clothes. The other rats in his colony make fun of him, but he does not let their teasing stop him. Instead, Wilbur challenges the status quo by asking “why not?” By challenging the status quo he also challenges his community to think differently. Mo Willems’ characteristic humorous text and illustrations make this book especially engaging for young readers. Rich vocabulary such as “sarcastic,” “proclamation,” and “regal” also lends itself to a variety of l...more
Feb 14, 2012
Sara Presnell
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I thought this book was adorable! I have read more books by Mo Willems, and I love them all. I love the simplicity of the illustrations, and the story lines are always great. I thought this book was nice, because it sent out a message about how being different is okay. You may think that being different will make people not like you, but this little naked mole rat was not afraid to try out being different. In the end, everyone wanted to be like him. I think it is inspiring, but in a cute, childr...more
PB13: I have said it once and I will say it again, I love the simplicity of Mo Willems' illustrations. His pictures do not even have to elaborate, but alongside his writing they are great! I think this would be a great story to share with children who are beginning to question the world around them and why we do things a certain way. I have known plenty of younger children who dress themselves in wacky outfits, and this book lets them know it's okay to be a little different, as long as you are b...more
While all of the other mole rats are naked and don't wear clothes, Wilbur is very fashionable with his fancy clothes. Unfortunately, the other mole rats make fun of him for looking different. The influential grandpa in the story begins wearing clothes as well and it becomes less of a taboo in the naked mole rat community. Despite looking different from one another, the mole rats become accepting of each other and have a great time. This could be great with younger grades to teach acceptance.
I love these lines: "Grand-pah did look heroic. Grand-pah did look regal. But he would also look heroic and regal in a casual shirt and some summer slacks." First of all, I love that he used the word "slacks." I also love the snazzy outfits that Mo Willems draws Wilbur (the non-naked mole rat) in. Last of all, I love that this book can appeal to both parents and kids and come out with a cool lesson in not giving in to peer pressure and staying true to yourself (however way that ends up).
This is a funny little story! I haven't decided yet, though, if it's funny-funny, or odd-funny! :) Perhaps it's somewhere in between, or maybe it's my mood today. Still, I'm glad I read it, thanks to seeing it on Jacob's "to-read" list!
**Okay, now that I've googled "naked mole rat" and learned that it's a real species of rodent, this is funnier that it was a first reading! I've bumped it up to four stars! Read more about naked mole rats here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_mo...
**Okay, now that I've googled "naked mole rat" and learned that it's a real species of rodent, this is funnier that it was a first reading! I've bumped it up to four stars! Read more about naked mole rats here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_mo...
This was a good book. I like how the question becomes so important the whole why question. A lot of kids ask why and I like how this book answered it with why not.
My summary,
The naked mole rates do not like that one of them wears clothes they get super mad with him and the little naked mole rat asks why don't naked mole rats wear clothes. So they ask the head naked mole rat and he calls a town meeting. He asks why not. Why not wear clothes. Then all the naked mole rats get on fun clothes and th...more
My summary,
The naked mole rates do not like that one of them wears clothes they get super mad with him and the little naked mole rat asks why don't naked mole rats wear clothes. So they ask the head naked mole rat and he calls a town meeting. He asks why not. Why not wear clothes. Then all the naked mole rats get on fun clothes and th...more
Aug 27, 2009
Becky H.
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Becky H. by:
Trina
Shelves:
2009,
picture-books
Another Mo Williams book that will make you laugh. This naked mole rat likes to be wear clothes so he opens a clothes shop. Which causes an uproar among the other naked mole rates. So they all ask the wisest mole rat for his opinion....Great book to illustrate that is good to be yourself even if it means you do things differently.
And if you are a Kim Possible fan this will make you think of Rufus. My kids loved it and had to hold the Rufus toy we have while reading it together.
And if you are a Kim Possible fan this will make you think of Rufus. My kids loved it and had to hold the Rufus toy we have while reading it together.
This is a funny reversal. One naked mole rat dared asked "Why not?". Favorite line "Grandpa was the most regal, the most heroic, the most...naked." Hmmm...degrees of nakedness. This book brings up a philosophical issue. A flippant "why not?" (throw out the things that are good/worthy/right/deserving of our best efforts) gives us moral relativism. A sincere "Why not?" within the Tao (as C. S. Lewis says in Abolition of Man) can change everything for the better.
I forgot to put this book in goodreads. This book is truly a good read for children. If you say the word naked that's it; they will be laughing and paying attention for more funny stuff. This can be a book that can be used to help children know the difference between a fictional book verses a non fictional.This mole rate had to do what was right to him even though others felt he was wrong in his decisions. In the end others wanted to follow and get naked too.
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#1 New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems is best known for his Caldecott Honor winning picture books Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Knuffle Bunny: a cautionary tale.
In addition to such picture books as Leonardo the Terrible Monster, Edwina the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct, and Time to Pee, Mo has created the Elephant and Piggie books, a series of early r...more
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In addition to such picture books as Leonardo the Terrible Monster, Edwina the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct, and Time to Pee, Mo has created the Elephant and Piggie books, a series of early r...more
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