Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe

by Susan Patron

Book Overview

In the household is one mother (a waitress) and three daughters, PK's nightly job is to give five-year-old Rabbit a bath. Rabbit's job is "to get clean". Annd Megan's job--according to PK--is to be... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416961763
• ISBN13: 9781416961765
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5

Customer Reviews

Great Book for Your Middle Child. Teaches Valuable Insights.

I have 5 children from ages 16 to age 1. This books offers a lot. I gave it to my 7 & 10 year olds as they are able to read and relate to it best. There are so many needs in a family and they are not always able to be met by the parents at all times. The children do need to learn to be self-sufficient in many of their tasks and play. I am a middle child myself and can relate to this book well. It is for 9-12 years olds but I think it can be read by 7-12 years olds depending on the child's skill level. It seems children are so far ahead of themselves in todays' world. I don't want to spoil any of the details of this book for anyone, so I'll just say that it is a good read for any middle child.

Daughter loves it!

My 10 year old daughter loved this book!! It was just right for her to read and she even summarized the storyline about why the title is Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe. She really enjoyed reading this book from start to finish.

PK Is a Sweetie!

PK, the main character in this book, is a middle child. She is a very interesting kids who collects cherry pits and other interesting things, she talks to her bike, and she is a dreamer and storyteller. PK, her mom, her older sister and younger sister are getting ready to move. PK wishes her family didn't have to move. She hates to leave the big blue chair and the magic clothes hamper filled with great stories that she tells her little sister. Will she find a way to have stories to tell her sister once they move? Read this cute little book to find out. I think it is perfect for girls 8 to 10! .

Understanding the Middle Child!

I am the mom of three children, and although they are grown with children of their own, I remember the turmoil that my middle child experienced. Similar to the children in this book, PK, Megan and Rabbit, my middle son also had to deal with a 'Gifted,' older brother and the cute little baby of the family. It wasn't always easy, and as you will find in this tale, it isn't always easy for PK, the star of our story. As we read along, we find that Meagan, the oldest, is talented in many ways. She uses big words, and is able to achieve just about anything she puts her mind to. Megan is also 'almost' a teenager and she is beginning to change in ways that PK just doesn't understand, or like for that matter. And little Rabbit, well, she is the baby after all, so where does that leave PK? Everything is only intensified when mom decides they need to move. What else can go wrong? We soon discover that PK indeed has a talent of her own, and it is that of storytelling. Why PK can tell a tale that will keep all interested from beginning to end, but PK must experience something's before she begins to uncover her own abilities and she realizes her world isn't as upside down as she feared. I read this book to my granddaughter. At first we weren't sure where the author was going with the story, but it soon became clear.Our author, Susan Patron brings forth the turmoil PK is experiencing being the middle child. She does a nice job in identifying the feelings that a middle child experiences and often hides. I liked how she allowed PK to open up to her mother, who definitely gave her some wisdom. If you have a middle child they will certainly identify with the story, and all your children will profit and hopefully be more understanding to each other by reading it.

Great Story for Middle Child

I actually found this book quite endearing with the coming to terms of being the middle child. It has a great way of showing children that no matter where they come in the family they are just as special and important as each of their siblings. A great book especially for ages eight to ten, the story focuses on not only the what it's like to be a middle child but also deals with moving from a safe familiar home to a new home because everyone is growing up and with different needs comes the need for more space and privacy. A quite delightful and imaginative book sure to please most any child.