My Little Sister Ate One Hare

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Summary: This book is wonderfully exciting in text and illustrations.
Review: As children lend an ear to Grossman'e counting book, they will have but one question: "What creature will that girl eat next?!" Through words and images, excitement abounds on every page as the reader witnesses the progressive feast of one ravenous little sister. Grossman's words and Hawkes' illustrations keep the audience in a state of anxious anticipation. With predictable rhythm, Grossman's lines unite with the whimsy of a song and the silliness of a cartoon: "My little sister ate three ants. She even ate their underpants." Children can easily master the repetitive wording, becoming active and eager participants in the telling of the story. Beginning with the consumption of one hare, each page build upon the former, adding more sustenance to little sister's belly. As she eats across the pages, little sister's apparel transforms, providing context for her current meal. Eating eight worms, little sister has donned a bright red chicken suit; outfitted with snorkeling gear, she reaches for seven polliwogs. On almost every page the girl's round, gaping mouth dominates, amplified by her monstrous shadow and her exposed gullet. With vibrant hues in mostly primary colors, Hawkes' illustrations extend Grossman's text. After one edge-of-their-seat journey through the pages, children will giggle with desire to hear this unimaginable tale again and again.

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Summary: "The first big book I ever read," my granddaughter [grade 1]
Review: As children lend an ear to Grossman'e counting book, they will have but one question: "What creature will that girl eat next?!" Through words and images, excitement abounds on every page as the reader witnesses the progressive feast of one ravenous little sister. Grossman's words and Hawkes' illustrations keep the audience in a state of anxious anticipation. With predictable rhythm, Grossman's lines unite with the whimsy of a song and the silliness of a cartoon: "My little sister ate three ants. She even ate their underpants." Children can easily master the repetitive wording, becoming active and eager participants in the telling of the story. Beginning with the consumption of one hare, each page build upon the former, adding more sustenance to little sister's belly. As she eats across the pages, little sister's apparel transforms, providing context for her current meal. Eating eight worms, little sister has donned a bright red chicken suit; outfitted with snorkeling gear, she reaches for seven polliwogs. On almost every page the girl's round, gaping mouth dominates, amplified by her monstrous shadow and her exposed gullet. With vibrant hues in mostly primary colors, Hawkes' illustrations extend Grossman's text. After one edge-of-their-seat journey through the pages, children will giggle with desire to hear this unimaginable tale again and again.

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Summary: Great Book!!!
Review: I love this book! I plan on using it in my future classrooms. My 4 year-old nephew asks me to read it to him everytime he comes to my house. The illustrations are wonderful and the writing is great! This book is a must for teachers at all grade levels because lets face it every kid would love to read a book with the words "throw-up" on almost every page!

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Summary: New York City Teacher's Favorite Book
Review: My favorite read-aloud of all time, hands down, no question. I have never had a child dislike this book. The BEST, 'nuff said.

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Summary: My Little Sister Ate One Hare
Review: My Little Sister Ate One Hare
By: Bill Grossman

Would you ever want to eat ten ants? Well I wouldn't. I would watch the show because this book is so good because she eats animals also because there parts and good a audience. I like the show. I also like this book because the book is a good and interesting read. Also because it's good for kids to read. I like what she does. She is a funny character. The book made me feel happy and it was funny and amazing. It's interesting to see what happens in the book. I read it. It is good. You should read it too so you can see what this girl eats!

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Summary: Great Counting Book - With a Kid-Appealing Theme...
Review: The little sister eats all sorts of creatures (a hare, ants, etc.). But only when she eats the peas does it all come back up in the type of humor that kids find very funny. Nice pictures.

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Summary: "Read it again, Mom!"
Review: This book is hilarious!! The basic story line is about a little sister that is eating weird things and the funny things that rhyme with those weird things. Then she eats some healthy peas and... well, you'll have to read the book to find out. The illustrations are just as hilarious as the poem. We love the shocked looks from the brother and his increasing number of friends as they observe the little sister eating all the wierd things. I have three children ages 7, 5, and 3 and all of us love this book!! We read it over and over again in our home. The best compliment I can give to this book is: When I have finished reading this book to my children and the laughter dies down the first thing I hear is "Read it again, Mom!"

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Summary: A ton of fun for the reader and audience!
Review: Yes -- there are a billion books for children out there. Buy this one for your toddler, throw in a few classics by Dr. Seuss, and forget the rest. My Little Sister is written with intelligence, wit, suspense, and an intriguing cast of entrees, er, I mean characters. It spurs an interest in counting. It builds an ear for language and rhyme. And most importantly, it won't drive you stark raving mad when you've been asked to read it for the 15th time in a given evening. Buy this book -- I promise it will make you and your little literary pal smile.

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Summary: One of the All Time Funniest Kids? Books Ever!
Review: `My little Sister Ate One Hare' is absolutely priceless! Our copy is torn and battered from constant reading yet still our daughters dissolve into giggles every time they hear "My little sister ate three ants. She even ate their underpants". Bill Grossman clearly knows what kids find funny and has a keen appreciation for what is just plain silly. It's descending repetition (Think "12 days of Christmas") also has helped them to improve their vocabularies and reading skills, if not their table manners.