Synopsis
A rhyming survey of the many things that adults tell children to do and not to do.
Children's Literature
The author has written down all of the rules that a young child might hears during his early years. (No more playing with your food. Brush your teeth. Finish your dinner before your dessert.) These are rules that we've heard as children and also have uttered as parents. I particularly like "don't stick peanuts up your nose." I must confess it reminded me of the few occasions, which as a child, I stuffed a crayon up my nose. Oh, the memories this book stirs up. Marty's silly illustrations will make kids chuckle and if they are not careful they may enjoy the rules in spite of themselves. Either because of the silly illustrations or because they will recognize some of their own mischievous deeds, adults too will enjoy this book. 2000, Zino Press Children's Books, Ages 5 to 8, $12.95. Reviewer: Leila Toledo