I am not a pest Everyone says Homer is a pest -- especially his sisters, Lolly, Molly, Polly and Dolly. But Homer knows he isn't and soon he has th...
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May 28, 2007
Gabriel
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A simple plot, wonderfully written. Complete with memorable characters and quotations. Hurray for Homer--who else could survive that cadre of sisters? In my family we still regale each other with a slow deliberate "You're a pest!" To which one responds, of course: "Beans. I'm not a pest!"
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May 18, 2011
Kathryn
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Well, this book certainly does bring to mind pests as the first few pages are so annoying and frustrating I almost wanted to quit reading!!! Poor Homer gets into so many confusing discussions (that, through frustration, lead to arguments) with his sisters and the woodland creatures. ARGH! These are of the variety of the "Who's on first" joke. But, the illustrations are so charming I felt compelled to keep reading and things got more complex and entertaining as the book went along.
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Jan 29, 2009
Heather
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This is one of my all-time favorite picture books. I still have the copy Mom read to us as children. It's absolutely falling apart, but I love reading it to my kids now.
Homer is a misunderstood little boy whose sisters think he's a pest. (Most sisters would think this about their brothers, right?!?) The animals Homer runs into in the woods all think he's a pest for various reasons, too. In the end, he saves the day, and all is well. My son laughs each time we read this. It never g More...
Homer is a misunderstood little boy whose sisters think he's a pest. (Most sisters would think this about their brothers, right?!?) The animals Homer runs into in the woods all think he's a pest for various reasons, too. In the end, he saves the day, and all is well. My son laughs each time we read this. It never g More...
May 15, 2010
Heidi
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I love it when my mom reads this one aloud. This is one I always associate with her, and so it is very precious.
5/11/10 I still love this book. I always enjoy reading it aloud. And I think the children enjoyed seeing my enjoyment. But it ended there. They didn't understand most of it. They didn't follow the story (until the very end). And it was WAY too long for them. But they sat so well and still for it and the rest of the storytime. I was very impressed with them. They did like se More...
5/11/10 I still love this book. I always enjoy reading it aloud. And I think the children enjoyed seeing my enjoyment. But it ended there. They didn't understand most of it. They didn't follow the story (until the very end). And it was WAY too long for them. But they sat so well and still for it and the rest of the storytime. I was very impressed with them. They did like se More...
Jan 07, 2010
Yvonne
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I have searched high and low for the book with the words "Homer, you're a pest" in it and finally found it here in someone's review! This book was my favorite as a child, but I never knew the title only remembered the story! Love it.
Jun 13, 2011
Deb
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I LOVED this story when I was younger. Having re-read it recently, I must admit that some of the subtler details went over my head back then! I look forward to reading it to my young-un.
Dec 31, 2010
Natalie
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One of my favorite "laugh out loud" books that I read over and over again as a child and now read over and over again to my children.
Jun 30, 2009
Kate
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If you are having a bad day, read this book. It will make you laugh! "Beans" said Homer.
Dec 26, 2010
Lapriel
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This is a favorite from when I was a child. I've read it over and over.
Sep 11, 2009
melanie (lit*chick)
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seek out some of these retro early readers - they are a delight!
Aug 11, 2008
Duckyday
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Having read this book constantly as a child, I proclaim this my favorite book. I quote it frequently at two to two, and my most "pest"y pet is named for this Homer, not the Iliad.
Apr 20, 2008
Traca
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My favorite book as a child! Anyone who loves words and plays-on-words will love this book. (Think "Who's On First" for kids!)
Nov 06, 2008
Lia
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One of my favorite childhood stories. I love Homer's antics with his hat.
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