Emma in Charge

by David McPhail

Emma is back! This time, the little bear with a big heart wants to be the boss.Emma shepherds her little flock of favorite toys through a busy schedule—there's breakfast and schooltime, a fun recess and music, and even a checkup at the doctor. After a full day, Emma gathers up the brood for a class trip and finally—a nap with Dad. Whew! Being in charge sure is hard work! Beloved author-illustrator David McPhail offers up another sweet and funny tale in this well-loved series, in the tradition of Fix-it, Emma's Pet, and Emma's Vacation.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 2, 2005

About the author

David was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts and attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. While there, he began illustrating. He is now an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 200 books beloved by children, parents and librarians across the United States. McPhail has garnered many prestigious awards, including a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Mole Music in 2001. McPhail’s other books include First Flight, which the New York Times praised as “hilarious and helpful”; and Lost!, which was chosen as an American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

McPhail has four children, three stepchildren, and is a proud grandfather. He is married to Jan Waldron, with whom he has written and illustrated several books. He lives in Rye, New Hampshire.

Reviews

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many children of picture book age will love this story. It can be such fun for them to do the same thing as Emma in this book, playing at being a parent.

Oh, the fun of being in charge!

David McPhail's clever -- and deceptively simple -- narration is beautifully supplemented by his engaging, child-friendly illustrations.

FIVE STARS for the best book I've seen yet for encouraging children to play at being grownup.

[Faith Jones · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would say this is a cute book, but not one I would read aloud to my class. I think it’s a nice book to have at your home library, but for school purposes no. I think this because there is no deep message for children to grasp. The illustrations are adorable of course but I like to read books in my classroom that contain a lesson or message.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute story about Emma tending to her toys with lots of things to do. The preschool aged audience during storytime enjoyed the watercolor illustrations were attentive to the details. Noticing the little things such as the different colors of the flowers. The children also enjoyed the ending of the story.

[J9 · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book my 6 yr old as well as my twin 3 yr olds loved. A solid reading level 1 book, this cute story keeps all ages engaged with the bright colorful pictures and cute story. A great addition to any children's library.

[Ellenjsmellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute!

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute little book about a young bear in charge of her dolls.