Synopses & Reviews
Sophie means to be a good little mouse, but she just can't resist testing the limits with her patient parents and grandmother.
Eat supper? More fun to throw it on the floor.
Fold the laundry? More fun to knock over the pile.
Read with Grandma? More fun to steal her glasses.
And then it’s time out for Sophie!
Rosemary Wells has created a memorable new character, ready to take her place next to Max and Ruby, Yoko, and Noisy Nora. Sophie's adorable antics will strike a chord with children and parents alike.
Review
Praise for Use Your Words, Sophie:
"This is Wells at her comedic best, and readers will be left in stitches. Absolutely enchantingand#8212;a must-have" and#8212;Kirkus, starred review
"Wells remains a master of conveying intense emotions through subtly funny writing, smartly observed situations. . . and emotionally telegraphic art." and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Another winner from Wells." and#8212;School Library Journal
Praise for Sophie's Terrible Twos:
"Wells continues to demonstrate an almost telepathic gift for distilling everyday frustrations and triumphs to their essence." and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Wells's beloved illustrations and her characteristic wit are pitch-perfect" and#8212;School Library Journal
Praise for Time-Out for Sophie:
and#8220;[A] soon-to-be favorite . . . Readers will clamor for more of the irrepressible Sophie, while parents will secretly smileand#8212;sheer delight." and#8212;Kirkus, starred review
"Wellsand#8217;s signature artwork is vivid and pleasingly simple, and the characters are endearing."and#160;and#8212;School Library Journal, starred review
and#8220;As wise (and concise) as ever, Wells lets readers have guilt-free fun savoring Sophieand#8217;s naughtiness, but delivers the storyand#8217;s aha moment with an equally deft hand.and#8221; and#8212;Publishers Weekly
and#8220;As always, Wells portrays her characterand#8217;s developmentally appropriate behavior with genuine respect and affection.and#8221; and#8212;The Horn Book
and#8220;Wells captures a rite of passageand#8212;the terrible twosand#8212;both for the little one and for her exasperated parents.and#8221; and#8212;Booklist
Review
Praise for Time-Out for Sophie by Rosemary Wells:
“[A] soon-to-be favorite… Readers will clamor for more of the irrepressible Sophie, while parents will secretly smile—sheer delight.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Wellss signature artwork is vivid and pleasingly simple, and the characters are endearing." —School Library Journal, starred review
“As wise (and concise) as ever, Wells lets readers have guilt-free fun savoring Sophies naughtiness, but delivers the storys aha moment with an equally deft hand.” —Publishers Weekly
“As always, Wells portrays her characters developmentally appropriate behavior with genuine respect and affection.” —The Horn Book
“Wells captures a rite of passage—the terrible twos—both for the little one and for her exasperated parents.” —Booklist
Synopsis
Sophie knows lots of words, but she doesn't always use them. It's more fun to speak in hyena talk or space language. "Use your words, Sophie " urge her parents, but Sophie just won't.
But when her new baby sister arrives, Sophie is the only one who can find out what she really wants.
Use Your Words, Sophie is the third book about the irrepressible two-year old who is wonderful, terrible, and always lovable.
Synopsis
Sophie knows lots of words, but she doesnand#8217;t always use them.and#160; Itand#8217;s more fun to speak in hyena talk or space language.and#160; and#147;Use your words, Sophie!and#8221; urge her parents, but Sophie just wonand#8217;t.
But when her new baby sister arrives, Sophie is the only one who can find out what she really wants.and#160;and#160;
Use Your Words, Sophie is the third book about the irrepressible two-year old who is wonderful, terrible, and always lovable.
About the Author
Rosemary Wells is the author of many books for children, including the Max and Ruby books about the popular bunnies who star in their own show on Nick, Jr. In reviewing Sophieand#8217;s Terrible Twos, Publishers Weekly and#160;said: and#147;Wells continues to demonstrate an almost telepathic gift for distilling everyday frustrations and triumphs to their essence.and#8221; Visit her at www.rosemarywells.com.