Mama Talks Too Much - Hardcover

Russo, Marisabina

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0688164110 ISBN 13: 9780688164119

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 1999

Synopsis

Celeste and Mama are walking to the market. But here comes Mrs. Green. And then Mrs. Walker. Followed by Mr. Chan. And always Mama has something to say. Talk, talk, talk. Blah, blah, blah. Mama talks too much! (Or so Celeste thinks.)And then Mrs. Castro comes by with something small and furry on the end of a leash... Now who do you suppose is suddenly all ears -- and all talk, talk, talk?

About this title

About the Author:

Marisabina Russo's warm, distinctive picture books usually mirror everyday scenarios from her own family's life. The Big Brown Box was inspired by her three children's tendency to entertain themselves—and each other—with common household objects (which included many a cardboard box).

Ms. Russo has written and illustrated many picture books for children, and has illustrated several by other authors. She and her husband and children live in Westchester County, New York.

From Publishers Weekly:

Most kids will readily relate to the scenario Russo (Hannah's Baby Sister) so warmly unfolds in this slice-of-life picture book. Celeste and her mother embark on their regular Saturday foray to the supermarket but, much to Celeste's frustration, her mother stops every few blocks to greet friends and neighbors: "They talk and talk and talk. Blah, blah, blah." The tables are turned, however, when Celeste takes time out to visit a neighbor's new puppy. In a companionable ending, Celeste and her mother get under way again, and this time it's the two of them who do all the talking. The text neatly pins down Celeste's feelings, and the artwork is equally assured. Favoring her customary streamlined style, Russo paints a lively progression of city snapshots, past brownstones with ornate grillwork and window boxes, across busy streets and by a flurry of small businesses. She carefully edits the detailsAthe pages are full of action but not overcrowded, and what she does include (street signs, window displays, and so on) is in service to the flow of color, form and line. Children who know an adult or two endowed with Celeste's mom's gift of gab will enjoy sharing this with them. Ages 4-up. (Aug.)
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About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0688164110
• ISBN 13: 9780688164119
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Russo Marisabina