Synopses & Reviews
What happens when a little girl wants to be just like Mommy? She drinks Mommys coffee, but Mommy says, Oh my, oh no! Coffee is yucky!” Why does Mommy drink it then? And when the little girl helps Mommy mop the floor, Mommy says, Oh my, oh no! Theres water everywhere!” Cant Mommy see that she is helping?
Even though Mommy doesnt understand much and doesnt always see eye to eye with her, the little girl knows that when Mommy smiles and gives her a great big hug, Mommy loves her.
Review
and#147;Itand#8217;s a familiar motif given a French spin, with watercolor illustrations as bright and creamy as macarons, and a mom who wears high heels at home.and#8221;
and#151;The New York Times
and#147;The intrepid narrator is appealing and funny. . . . Domergue's sprightly illustrations employ some humorous details that nicely enhance the action."
and#151;Kirkus Reviews
and#147;The pastel illustrations capture the simplicity and innocence of childhood. . . . An enjoyable story for parents and children to share.and#8221;
and#151;School Library Journal
and#147;Oh My, Oh No! is a delightful, delicately illustrated story about a little girl who wants to do things her mother does, with resulting funny messes and situations and an inevitable gentle reprimand from her mother . . . Children will adore its whimsical tone and humor.and#8221;
and#151;Childrenand#8217;s Bookwatch
Synopsis
I like to be just like Mommy. When I go to drink her coffee, she says,
Oh My, Oh No Coffee is yucky
And when I surprise her with a cake, she says,
Oh My, Oh No There's flour all over the kitchen
Mommy and I don't always see eye to eye. But when I go to hug her and she smiles, I know that Mommy loves me. And that's the most important thing of all.
Synopsis
I like to be just like Mommy. When I go to drink her coffee, she says,
Oh My, Oh No! Coffee is yucky!
And when I surprise her with a cake, she says,
Oh My, Oh No! Thereand#8217;s flour all over the kitchen!
Mommy and I donand#8217;t always see eye to eye. But when I go to hug her and she smiles, I know that Mommy loves me. And thatand#8217;s the most important thing of all.
About the Author
Lisa Charrier has many passions, including writing for children. Oh My, Oh No! was inspired by her and her sonand#8217;s relationship. She is also the author of the picture book Santa Claus Saves the Planet. Lisa lives in Saand#244;ne, France.
Agnand#232;s Domergue is a professional violinist, with a split passion for childrenand#8217;s literature. Her previous illustrated books include Gibberish and Chaballo and Mee, and her authored picture books include The Symphony of Colors and The Notes of Monsieur Croche. Agnand#232;s lives in Paris, France.