Nonsense!

By Sally Kahler Phillips

Book Overview

A rhino with wings, a bat with a hat, a book-reading bunny?Nonsense!But author-illustrator Sally Kahler Phillips shows us more than obvious nonsense--she reminds us that there's another kind of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375833064
• ISBN13: 9780375833069
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.3" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Delightful and Empowering!

"Nonsense" is a real find, a true gem! Ms. Phillips has written one of those rare children's books that will delight not only kids but parents, too, with its delightful illustrations, fun prose and an important lesson for children of all ages. Perfect for old and young to share again and again.

A Powerful Message in a Magical Package

Kids will delight in the wonderfully whimsical art while shouting "Nonsense!" to all sorts of absurdities, including the most important one -- that they're not exactly right just the way they are. Perfect for classrooms and one-on-one sharing.

A Must Read for Children of All Ages

Ms. Phillips has created a kid lit gem with Nonsense! As she did with Cake, Cake, Cake, Pie! she has filled her latest offering with enticing, colorful images that are immediately appealing to readers of all ages. She skillfully draws the reader in with whimsical rhymes and nonsensical abstractions, thereby gaining their full attention for her empowering final message.

Humorous, Whimsical and Empowering - a Winner !

I have read zillions of children's books as a parent and teacher. Nonsense is a winner! It delivers an empowering message with the right combination of humor and whimsy and should be part of every elementary school curriculum. A fantastic book to read to initiate discussion about individuality, differences in learning styles and approaches to life.Boosts self-confidence and self-esteem. Ms. Kahler-Phillips helps get an important message across in a simple but powerful way. Thanks!

Giggles and self-esteem -- the perfect combination

Ms. Phillips' illustrations are charming, fanciful, detailed, extraordinarily beautiful - and worthy of multiple viewings. This rhymed story will tickle young funny bones while delivering a sensitive, subtle message about how special each person is. Young and old alike will learn a wonderful way to deal with put-downs and mean personal remarks.