Review\nWritten with a second person point of view, the reader becomes part of the story. The child reader is sure to recognise herself - and it's just as applicable to boys. This will be a great addition to all libraries whether they be home, school, or public library.--Reading Time\n... cleverly uses role-reversal to turn the morning routine into a bonding experience for children and parents and carers, filled with giggles and relatable moments--The Pregnancy Centre\n... touches on putting oneself in another's shoes, mixed in with the amusement of a role reversal situation ... offers plenty of teachable moments that are such a joy to learn.--Just Kids Lit\n... very effectively uses the idea of role reversal in Get Ready, Mama!, with a child taking on a parental role. As well as making for a very fun book, this approach strikes me as a great way to encourage children to put themselves in others' shoes and consider different perspectives.--Cam McIntosh, Book Chat\nA funny picture book where a mum and daughter swap places one morning. This would be great to read to a child 4+ going off to kindy, or very young school children. This is ingenious reverse psychology for young readers - pointing out some of their tricks to delay getting out the door in the morning.--What book next?\nLittle ones will delight in the cheeky role-reversal that sees a young girl doing everything she can to get her reluctant mother out of the house, and teachers, particularly will enjoy the twist in the tale.--Bottom Shelf - Edu Blog\nIn this tremendously funny role reversal picture book from Sharon Giltrow and Arielle Li, Mama needs all the help she can get. She even struggles to keep all her breakfast inside the bowl, opting to tip it all over herself, causing yet another change in the morning routine! Sure to be a favourite in houses around the globe as everyone recognises that repeated phrase '5 more minutes'. Get Ready, Mama! is already a term that has caught on in this household, at least!--NZ Booklovers\nEven the most reluctant risers will find the fun in the morning routine with this lively role-reversal story about a mama who just doesn’t want to get ready!Getting Mama ready for the day can be a challenge… you’d better watch out that she doesn’t sneak back into bed, try to distract you with cuddles, get breakfast all over her top, or… wait, is Mama watching TV?! Learn how to get Mama up and ready despite her mischievous delaying tactics with this essential guide to dealing with morning mayhem!With gorgeous illustrations and playful writing, Get Ready, Mama! is the perfect way to introduce some fun into the morning routine. Little ones will delight in the cheeky role-reversal that sees a young girl doing everything she can to get her reluctant mother out of the house, while parents and carers will gain a strategy for motivating reluctant risers.Getting ready in the morning is a mission for many families with young children, but this inventive, tongue-in-cheek story provides a fun way of speeding things along. Full of heart and humour, Get Ready, Mama! is for anyone who has heard enough of “5 more minutes”.

Get Ready, Mama!

Children's Books

Giltrow, Sharon

Humor

EK Books

Putting Daddy to bed can be hard work. Especially when he starts crying! This story will show you how to wrestle your daddy into his pajamas and read just one more bedtime story. "I'm thirrrrrrrrssssssty," says Daddy. "I need to poop ... I'm hungry ... But I'll miss you," he says, while he looks at you with cutie eyes. You'll have to battle the bedtime excuses and use go-away monster spray until Daddy finally goes to sleep. Bedtime can be a mission for many, but with these gorgeous illustrations of a little bear and his dad, this is the perfect role-reversal bedtime story to help put any fussy child to bed in a fun and positive way. Full of heart and humour, Bedtime, Daddy! is for anyone who wants to try and put a grown-up to bed.&nbsp;

Bedtime Daddy!

Samara knows wishes don't come true. But if they did, her wish would be to have the courage to stand up to Toby King, the meanest boy at school.On her eleventh birthday Samara is given a mysterious utility belt. A belt with magical tools. But the belt comes with a catch, there are rules and a deadline. All tools must be used within seven days. Otherwise?What will Samara do with her utility belt? Will she face her biggest fear? Or will she run out of time?

Samara Rubin and the Utility Belt

Action & Adventure

Clear Fork Publishing

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Get Ready, Mama!

Bedtime Daddy!

Samara Rubin and the Utility Belt