WHY A DISGUISE

by Laura Joffe Numeroff, David McPhail (Illustrator)

Relates how a disguise can be used to evade the school bully, Mom's lima beans, and other unpleasant things.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

Hardcover

First published April 1, 1996

About the author

Laura Joffe Numeroff is the NYT best-selling author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, What Mommies/Daddies Do Best and Raising a Hero. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Pratt Institute. Laura grew up as the youngest of three girls, surrounded by art, music, and books. An avid animal lover, Laura has always wanted to write a book about service dogs. She now lives in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews

[Elise]

This book is adorable.

[Danielle]

Just ok.

[Sandy]

A kid uses a disguise to get out of chores, dentist visits, baths, etc. My child was not a fan, but I thought the artwork was cute.

[Skylar Burris]

Sometimes I pick up books randomly from the library and read them to my kids without pre-screening. This was a reminder to me that I shouldn't do that. I'm not sure what the point was, other than to tell children that it's cute to try to avoid baths, chores, vegetables and anything else you don't like.

[Beth]

A disguise might help you avoid the dentist, bully, and setting the table. Regardless though, you are still yourself. The dog has to disguise on at the close of the story.

[Zach]

This quirky story delves into the idea that imagining to be someone else can be a lot of fun and even have its advantages. But, in the end, it's great to just be you!

[Meredith]

Too high-concept for my preschoolers.

[The Brothers]

A very cute little story about a boy with a fake beard, nose, and glasses. He outlines when and where it is beneficial to use a disguise.

Cute illustrations.