Wanted: Perfect Parents

By John Himmelman

Book Overview

When Gregory's parents see a sign on their son's bedroom door: "Wanted: Perfect Parents, Inquire Within", they find a "job description" that seems like a tall order for any parents--even perfect ones. When Gregory reveals the most important thing perfect parents must do, it turns out to be something they can gladly deliver. Full-color illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816730288
• ISBN13: 9780816730285
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Bridgewater Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Good Parfect Parents

This story is about Gregory who makes a mess, and he has a great imagination. He wants perfect parents and describes them. I think this book was fun to read. I liked it because it had great pictures. This book is good for my reading buddy, mysister, and my baby brother. My reading buddy's age is 7, my sister's age is 10, and my baby brother's age is 10 months old. I hope you enjoy this book.

A lot of fun to read and look at!

My sons both laughed their heads off at this one! The pictures are just great---especially of Gregory's room after it hadn't been cleaned in a good long while. My older son loved it that Gregory built tunnels and bridges with all his room mess---it's his own dream to be able to use all our furniture to do that! This book could be a good conversation starter about what perfect parents really would be for your child.

Teacher Suggestion

A great book to read before open house and do a brainstorming chart on what the kids would want for perfect parents. I then make a poster and write "Wanted Perfect Kids" and the parents leave suggestions for that one. It is usually a great hit!!!