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The Naughty Chair
One day Robert was very bold and his mother sent him to the naughty chair.Robert hated the naughty chair. He wished that he could get rid of it.Suddenly the naughty chair lifted from the floor. Robert was still sitting on it.Was his wish coming true and if so, how would he get off?
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Published July 17, 2019
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July 12, 2019
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As a bedtime story for kids, or one they would read at any time, it should hold a moral, but this one held none. Except if we consider the description of time-outs chairs as being evil.
The moral of the story is obscured and could've made use of a line said by the mother at the end to clarify what the behavior of the chair entailed.
The illustrations were at certain points not in sync with the lines.
It could be a great bedtime story with a few modifications regarding the illustrations and the lines of the story as well.
As a bedtime story for kids, or one they would read at any time, it should hold a moral, but this one held none. Except if we consider the description of time-outs chairs as being evil.
The moral of the story is obscured and could've made use of a line said by the mother at the end to clarify what the behavior of the chair entailed.
The illustrations were at certain points not in sync with the lines.
It could be a great bedtime story with a few modifications regarding the illustrations and the lines of the story as well.
July 21, 2019
Got this from Netgalley as it sounded fun - and it was.
In short, Robert misbehaves and his mum puts him on the naughty chair...which then also misbehaves. Obviously nobody is hurt during these shenanigans but by the end Robert would rather do chores as punishment than go on the naughty chair again.
Lovely illustrations and a fun story.
In short, Robert misbehaves and his mum puts him on the naughty chair...which then also misbehaves. Obviously nobody is hurt during these shenanigans but by the end Robert would rather do chores as punishment than go on the naughty chair again.
Lovely illustrations and a fun story.
July 6, 2019
At first I thought about just writing pointless, but it seem unfair and a bit rude... The story seem like some allegory to tell us a moral or something but their isn't nothing at the end of it so that let me with a weird feeling of wasting time. The art, even if very old looking classical style, was pretty and I enjoy those illustrations. That's why I gave it two and not just one star.
July 6, 2019
There are some strange picture books out there.
This is the story of a naughty boy named Robert who isn't so much "bold" as "bratty". After tying his sister's shoelaces together, he's sent to sit on the naughty chair for 15 minutes. He wishes he could get rid of said naughty chair. All of a sudden, it starts rising into the air. Then it flies out the door! For some reason, Robert thinks he's getting his wish (even though he's going with the flying chair). It dumps him (and the blameless dog) in the pond and flies off into the sunset. Mum decides there will be no more naughty chairs in the house (convenient, considering it just flew away), and she has to come up with other punishments for her kids.
There is controversy over whether time-out punishment is more helpful than harmful. This book doesn't really address that (although, if the chair dumps your kid in a pond, I'd lean toward "harmful"). I'm afraid that, as opinions about child discipline change, this book will seem like a dated relic. I can't quite tell if the book is advocating for or against naughty chairs; after all, most run-of-the-mill chairs don't have a mind of their own and potentially lethal designs on your kids. Still, if the chair hadn't dumped Robert in the pond, would Mum still have used that form of discipline? Probably.
I'm struggling to find something to like here. I guess the pictures aren't too bad, although the sentient chair with the creepy moving eyes is just plain odd. I think I would've rather read an origin story about the chair, rather than a mundane story about a boy who does a stereotypically naughty thing. I mean, who wouldn't want to know where an intelligent chair came from? Who built it? Why? Has it had other owners? Are they still alive (or have they all drowned)? How can it fly? Where does it go after it dumps children in bodies of water? Inquiring minds want to know.
There are probably some children who will get a giggle out of this, but unless they're familiar with the concept of a naughty chair, they might need someone to explain it to them. I'm afraid I didn't really enjoy this book. Maybe I'm just not a fan of anthropomorphized furniture.
Thank you to NetGalley and Wordzworth Publishing for providing a digital ARC.
This is the story of a naughty boy named Robert who isn't so much "bold" as "bratty". After tying his sister's shoelaces together, he's sent to sit on the naughty chair for 15 minutes. He wishes he could get rid of said naughty chair. All of a sudden, it starts rising into the air. Then it flies out the door! For some reason, Robert thinks he's getting his wish (even though he's going with the flying chair). It dumps him (and the blameless dog) in the pond and flies off into the sunset. Mum decides there will be no more naughty chairs in the house (convenient, considering it just flew away), and she has to come up with other punishments for her kids.
There is controversy over whether time-out punishment is more helpful than harmful. This book doesn't really address that (although, if the chair dumps your kid in a pond, I'd lean toward "harmful"). I'm afraid that, as opinions about child discipline change, this book will seem like a dated relic. I can't quite tell if the book is advocating for or against naughty chairs; after all, most run-of-the-mill chairs don't have a mind of their own and potentially lethal designs on your kids. Still, if the chair hadn't dumped Robert in the pond, would Mum still have used that form of discipline? Probably.
I'm struggling to find something to like here. I guess the pictures aren't too bad, although the sentient chair with the creepy moving eyes is just plain odd. I think I would've rather read an origin story about the chair, rather than a mundane story about a boy who does a stereotypically naughty thing. I mean, who wouldn't want to know where an intelligent chair came from? Who built it? Why? Has it had other owners? Are they still alive (or have they all drowned)? How can it fly? Where does it go after it dumps children in bodies of water? Inquiring minds want to know.
There are probably some children who will get a giggle out of this, but unless they're familiar with the concept of a naughty chair, they might need someone to explain it to them. I'm afraid I didn't really enjoy this book. Maybe I'm just not a fan of anthropomorphized furniture.
Thank you to NetGalley and Wordzworth Publishing for providing a digital ARC.
July 18, 2019
After a boy gets bored at the breakfast table (and a little tired of his sister's harassment), he ties her shoelaces together and gets sent to the naughty chair for a time out. What happens when the naughty chair is naughty and flies away, though? Jessop's story is cute but doesn't have the re-readability that I look for in a picture book. It would have made a great story collection though if we had heard stories of the naughty chair's travels. In the end, it seemed like they were trying to show a new take on The Phantom Tollbooth but fell short. This one just didn't work for me.
July 23, 2019
Well, to be honest, I just have no idea what to say of this book. I enjoyed books for children, but I didn’t enjoy this one. The story is ok until Robert is sent to the naughty chair because he had misbehaved. And then the whole point of the book just disappeared. I couldn’t see any moral in the last part of the book. I think the story needs an explanation about how the chair behaves that way.
I’m sorry, I’m just being honest. Just two stars and a half.
I’m sorry, I’m just being honest. Just two stars and a half.
August 8, 2019
One morning Robert and his sister Lucy are gobbling up their breakfast in a contest to see who will be first to empty their bowl. Lucy wins and Robert decides to get revenge by playing a silly prank on her which causes a huge morning catastrophe!
When Mum comes into the kitchen she is not amused at what greets her. Immediately she sends Robert to the naughty chair for a 15 minute time out. Then... Robert is not amused but understands that what he has done is wrong and drags himself to the waiting wooden naughty chair.
"I wish I could get rid of this naughty chair," he thought.
"It is really boring sitting here."
Suddenly the chair starts moving from side to side and lifts into the air. Robert and his dog Waggles hold on tightly as they zoom through the air. Where on earth is the monster chair heading? It seems to have a mind of its own and a pre-planned destination where it wants to dump its riders. Oh my!
The entire family learns a very valuable lesson that day. It is time for the naughty chair to have a time-out... a permanent time out!
The author points out to readers that there are consequences for your actions. Robert learns that his unacceptable behaviour can disrupt and hurt others and in return he must think about what he does and how he can correct his bad behaviour.
The illustrations are well done and full of expression and action. The ending of the book is open-ended leaving room for discussion and a feeling of suspense.... mmmmm.....what if?
When Mum comes into the kitchen she is not amused at what greets her. Immediately she sends Robert to the naughty chair for a 15 minute time out. Then... Robert is not amused but understands that what he has done is wrong and drags himself to the waiting wooden naughty chair.
"I wish I could get rid of this naughty chair," he thought.
"It is really boring sitting here."
Suddenly the chair starts moving from side to side and lifts into the air. Robert and his dog Waggles hold on tightly as they zoom through the air. Where on earth is the monster chair heading? It seems to have a mind of its own and a pre-planned destination where it wants to dump its riders. Oh my!
The entire family learns a very valuable lesson that day. It is time for the naughty chair to have a time-out... a permanent time out!
The author points out to readers that there are consequences for your actions. Robert learns that his unacceptable behaviour can disrupt and hurt others and in return he must think about what he does and how he can correct his bad behaviour.
The illustrations are well done and full of expression and action. The ending of the book is open-ended leaving room for discussion and a feeling of suspense.... mmmmm.....what if?
August 1, 2019
The book is well-written but obviously does not like "time outs". As a behavior therapist who works with children I try very hard to get parents and teachers to change the conception of time out from punishment to a "time-out" that we all need sometimes when our emotions overrun us or when our bodies (little bodies) get too wound up. I also make sure they know that calming their bodies or their emotions is the goal, not punishment. As an adult, I cannot tell you how many times a time-out kept me from screaming at my children or calling my best friend to see if it is still illegal to kill my kids (joke of course!). I love kids' books and indie authors but I just disagree with the seeming concept of this book. I disagree with how many teachers and parents use time outs but I would never want a child or adult to lose the time out as a helping (not punishing) tool
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 7, 2019
Well here was a book that had only okay reviews.
I read it with an open mind and as ready to embrace an new author and a clever variation on discipline.
It starts with a typical sibling rivalry which the parent does not fully oversee or managed well.
When the naughty brother is banish to the naughty chair being taught a lesson takes on a new meaning.
The illustrations are perhaps over drawn. I prefer when the pictures promote further scope to be talked about when reading a story.
The bottom line is that this tale does not hold together it blurs to concept of being naughty. For me the moral or lesson is lost and the aim of the message confusing for me let alone a child.
I read it with an open mind and as ready to embrace an new author and a clever variation on discipline.
It starts with a typical sibling rivalry which the parent does not fully oversee or managed well.
When the naughty brother is banish to the naughty chair being taught a lesson takes on a new meaning.
The illustrations are perhaps over drawn. I prefer when the pictures promote further scope to be talked about when reading a story.
The bottom line is that this tale does not hold together it blurs to concept of being naughty. For me the moral or lesson is lost and the aim of the message confusing for me let alone a child.
July 22, 2019
Title: The naughty Naughty Chair
Author: Connie Jessop
Reviewers: Lorraine Leatham & J. Helgeson - Rainey Day Book Reviews
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
One would imagine just about every child who has been in time out has wished to be released from the "naughty chair." The absolute longing for escape! Robert's naughty chair takes off,
only to then dump him and his dog in the pond. As my son said, "That wasn't nice."
My son and I read this book together. He is a beginning reader and he enjoyed it. All opinions are those of myself and my son. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
Author: Connie Jessop
Reviewers: Lorraine Leatham & J. Helgeson - Rainey Day Book Reviews
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
One would imagine just about every child who has been in time out has wished to be released from the "naughty chair." The absolute longing for escape! Robert's naughty chair takes off,
only to then dump him and his dog in the pond. As my son said, "That wasn't nice."
My son and I read this book together. He is a beginning reader and he enjoyed it. All opinions are those of myself and my son. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
July 7, 2019
I thought there was going to be a moral of some sort in this story, being a children's book. I do believe after the naughty chair did it's naughty thing, that maybe some kids might now be afraid of getting the naughty chair as a punishment and maybe this is what the book was hoping to achieve.
The illustrations in the book are okay although the chair with eyes is a bit freaky and the drawn children do look a lot older than kids.
It's an okay story but not one that I would pick for my children.
The illustrations in the book are okay although the chair with eyes is a bit freaky and the drawn children do look a lot older than kids.
It's an okay story but not one that I would pick for my children.
July 18, 2019
The book is about a couple children name Lucy and Robert, and of course their mom. Robert does a naughty thing and is told to sit in the chair for a certain amount of time.
Cute and fast read for children of a young age. It shows that a child shouldn't misbehave and that wishes might come true but not always in the way you would expect. Pictures are cute and depict what is happening in the story they are reading. Many details in them to take in.
I received a free copy of this e-book free and am giving it an honest review, of my thoughts.
Cute and fast read for children of a young age. It shows that a child shouldn't misbehave and that wishes might come true but not always in the way you would expect. Pictures are cute and depict what is happening in the story they are reading. Many details in them to take in.
I received a free copy of this e-book free and am giving it an honest review, of my thoughts.
July 23, 2019
Very rarely do I not get a children"s book and what is trying to be said. I have to say that this book is totally confusing to me, so i am sure it would be to a child. Robert gets mad at his sister and ties her shoes together. She falls and Mom puts him into time on on the naughty chair. The boy gets bored on the chair and wishes it would go away. Then the chair flies away. I don't get what the storyline is and message. The boy did something wrong and should have a time out. This just gives children the idea they can wish it away and not have to take responsibility for it.
July 28, 2019
I don’t get it. The story doesn’t make sense. The child is jealous and shows poor behavior and he acts in retaliation to his sister. There is no process of why he needed to be in the chair or consequences that could’ve effected his sister. The purpose of the naughty chair is not explained to a child who needs to sit in it. As a person who does therapy with children it doesn’t make sense. I’m sure there a learning story line that could work, just not this one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 9, 2019
Well that was one naughty chair. The story showed that even though main character thought his prank was funny, he was reprimanded for his behavior, to show that it was not acceptable. When he exclaims that he does not like the naughty chair it comes to life and if fact starts to act naughty. It was far fetched but it taught the kid a lesson about what his sister felt when he pranked her. It showed a lesson that actions can hurt others and may in turn hurt you.
July 6, 2019
While I liked the style of drawing this story wasn’t for me.
I found the story difficult to follow in the beginning. I also found the children drawn looked far older than children. I was having a hard time picturing them as kids, it was like childish teenagers.
Cool concept but it just didn’t work in my mind.
I found the story difficult to follow in the beginning. I also found the children drawn looked far older than children. I was having a hard time picturing them as kids, it was like childish teenagers.
Cool concept but it just didn’t work in my mind.
July 8, 2019
Although it is a children's book I cant really recommend this for a class library,the drawings of the chair with eyes can freak out a child and I don't think the moral of the story is made clear about bad behaviour and time out.
Could be a good book but needs more polishing up,such as the pictures in the book,and being more clear for children as I found it a bit confusing.
Could be a good book but needs more polishing up,such as the pictures in the book,and being more clear for children as I found it a bit confusing.
September 5, 2019
This was a good book with an excellent lesson. The book uses British grammar but it is easy to understand. The illustrations were really cute also. My son’s favorite part of the book was when the naughty chair left. I would recommend this book to other parents.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 20, 2019
I liked the idea behind this book that a naughty chair isn't always needed but there was something missing for me which made the story a little lacking. The images were ok but I would have preferred them to be a bit brighter as my daughter didn't really take to them. 3 stars from me, good idea but can't see it being read more than once
June 22, 2020
Crazy Chair!
This review is from the perspective of a six year old.
That was one crazy chair! I liked it very much. The pictures were funny. I like the pictures very much. And the story was funny.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This review is from the perspective of a six year old.
That was one crazy chair! I liked it very much. The pictures were funny. I like the pictures very much. And the story was funny.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 11, 2019
I read this book to my two grandchildren, who really enjoyed listening to it. A good story with really nice illustrations.
November 4, 2020
I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
There's nothing I liked about this book and eventually the one word being lower case in a title drove me crazy.
There's nothing I liked about this book and eventually the one word being lower case in a title drove me crazy.
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