Oh My Gosh, Mrs. McNosh

Mrs. McNosh

by Sarah Weeks

One day as Mrs. McNosh is walking her dog, George, a mischievous little squirrel crosses their path. Suddenly, George breaks free from his leash and wreaks havoc everywhere he goes! How will Mrs. McNosh ever catch him? Written in rollicking rhyme, this outrageous story will be sure to tickle the funny bones of adults and children alike.

Genres: Picture Books, Humor, Fiction, Childrens, Dogs

32 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2002

About the author

Sarah Weeks has been writing children's books and songs for the past twenty years. She is a graduate of Hampshire College and NYU and recently became an adjunct faculty member in the prestigious Writing Program at the New School University, in New York City.

Her first YA novel, So B. It, which appeared on the LA Times bestseller list was chosen as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and received the 2004 Parent's Choice Gold Award. In addition to being an author, Sarah is an accomplished singer/songwriter. She has written for television, stage and screen and a number of her picture books include songs which she both writes and sings for the accompanying CDs. Sarah's titles have sold well over a million copies, including several foreign editions.

Sarah is a tireless promoter, visiting schools throughout the country, serving as author-in-residence and speaking to teachers and librarians at national conferences including IRA, ALA and NCTE. She lives in New York City with her two teenage sons.

Reviews

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Mrs. McNosh and the wonderful illustrations by Nadine Bernard Westcott.

[Christa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was discovered mere days after my two year old started saying “oh my gosh,” and she is just DELIGHTED by it.
Clever rhymes and a simple, quick story. It’s a little too challenging for her age in terms of language (for example, “she cried” is confusing bc it means she called out, not “she was crying,” and “I’ve been licked” isn’t literal), but hopefully it will just build a foundation for her later understanding of these phrases.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

On a walk in the park, Mrs. Nelly McNosh's dog, George, breaks his leash and chases a squirrel. Mrs. McNosh gives chase exclaiming "I'll catch you!" But instead she catches a fly ball, a trout and even a cold. She knows when she's licked, however, and heads home. Guess who's waiting for her at the door?

Amusing illustrations and Cute story will make this a fun read aloud.

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know I'm recommending this book for young children and children, but I think it's a great book in simply teaching the concept that many times if you keep chasing something they will keep running away from you.

[Viviane Elbee]

In this rhyming book, Mrs. McNosh is chasing her runaway, misbehaving dog George, and getting herself into all kinds of crazy situations because of it. Kids who like dogs and mayhem will probably like this one.

[Jodee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Naughty dog George. But we've all experienced it at one point in time or another as a dog owner.

[Haaley · Rating 3 out of 5]

George is a naughty dog.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kid really likes this one. We read it all the time.

[Diane Chaniewski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite cute. You can do a lot with the expression "Oh My Gosh". ;)

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

One day, Mrs. McNosh took her dog George for a walk in the park. When a squirrel crosses their path, George breaks loose and chases it with Mrs. McNosh doing her best to catch him. Poor Mrs. McNosh is lead through flowers, water, a ballgame, water, a wedding, water - but all she catches is a cold. This funny story is told in rhyme and amusing illustrations.

[Brittany Koontz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author: Sarah Weeks

Illustrator: Nadine Bernard Westcott

Genre: Fiction Picture Book

Year Published: 2002

Reading Level: Ages 4-8; Early

Topic and Theme: Dog, Hero, Surprise

Curricular Use: Individual Reading, Shared Reading

Social: Annoyance

Literary Elements: Humor, Exaggeration

Text and Pictures: Great pictures that make you feel as if you are right where the story took place.

Summary: This story book is about Mrs. McNosh and her dog. They went for a walk one day in the park, when her dog got away from her. Mrs. McNosh followed her dog through flowers, a lake, a wedding buffet, a stone wall, and a water fountain. Everytime Mrs. McNosh would think that she caught her dog, she caught something else. At once, she gave up and went home crying. As she opened her door, her dog was laying on the floor. Her dog had came inside through the doggy door.

[Amanda Behrends · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summary - Mrs. McNosh's dog gets loose in the park and she takes off chasing him running into one sticky situation after another.
Curriculum Connection - This would be a good book to work with students on making predictions.
Personal Reaction - I liked this book. I don't think I would use it in a classroom to support curriculum necessarily but it is a fun read aloud and is simple enough for young readers to read alone or with a buddy.
Visual Appeal - Cute cartoony illustrations that are somewhat disproportionate fit the silly nature of the book.
Intended Audience - Pre-K to second grade, about three to seven years old.

[Ashley Dement · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh my gosh, Mrs. McNosh was a silly book that centered around an older women trying to catch her dog after his leash broke. I think that this book would make children laugh and it is quite predictable so they would enjoy that part too. As far as classroom use goes, the only lesson I can see it being used in is a theme based around things you might see in the park. Children have probably had to chase some sort of pet during their lives so they may be able to relate to Mrs. McNosh’s struggles. The illustrations interpreted the story in a fun manor and were full of color.

[Emily Shuler · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a decent book. It is not very in depth but the children seem to think it's fun to chant "Oh my gosh!" with me. As long as they are involved I'm okay with it! Mrs. McNosh chases her dog around town in this book and every time she misses him or almost catches him or something happens to her she yells "Oh my Gosh!!!"

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun rhyming book about a woman and her dog. It's a crazy adventure, illustrated by one of our favorites, Nadine Bernard Westcott. Our girls thought this book was very funny and we've read it a couple of times.

[Anaeka · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet rhyming book. A took to it at once but it didn't hold her interest for the entire 6 weeks we had the book with us. She moved on to others. Either the book deserved only that much from her or she is growing up and does less repeats.

[Bvlmc Buchanan Verplanck Elementary School · Rating 4 out of 5]

This humorous story combines, rhymes, great rhythm and delightful illustrations to tell the story of a dog who takes off to chase a squirrel. Enjoy this with your kindergartner or have your first grader read it to you.

[Brittny Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even when I was younger, rhyming books where always my favorite! When I read this book I saw a lot of opportunity for children to chime in and read along. It is a funny book, and I love the happy ending.

[Ann Ferber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lighthearted, funny story about a Mrs. McNosh who loses control of her dog in the park. Her dog sees a squirrel and can't help but chase after it. This book is written in crazy rhymes, so it would be great for phonemic awareness units.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Borrowed from the library for my 6 yr old who thought it very funny. He likes any thing about dogs.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read at Tales for Twos and Threes on 3/18/11:
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[Rebecca Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute book to read to the class for fun or to introduce rhyming words. The illustrations a great for younger students to follow along too.

[Corina · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is one of my two year old's current favorites.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great rhyme scheme!

[Brenda Pritchard]

Preschool; Rhyming; print motivation; narrative skills

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This might be a cute book for kids or families who tend to use the phrase "oh, my gosh!" a lot. The story-line is cute, as are the drawings. It's rather funny, but not really special in any way.

[Katreniah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Back to school means the return of the baby's weekly library books. This one was an okay read; the baby seemed to enjoy it.

[Ashley Aolani Salisbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very very cool book. The crazy things this dog gets into are hilarious!

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

AR 1.7

[Maren Prestegaard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A legit rhyming book. Fun.