Klara Persson

First sentence: "Nico's coming to play today," says Mom. "He can't play with the squirrel," Sally says. "It's mine." "Let's put the squirrel in the wardrobe," says Mom. "You can play with it later, when Nico's gone home."

Premise/plot: And so it begins....Sally begins tossing anything and everything into the wardrobe so that her play date, Nico, cannot play with it. The situation really gets out of hand...she even puts in HER toilet. Will Sally ever learn to share?

My thoughts: This picture book was originally published in Sweden. I want to say two things. First, I enjoy the humorous story line. I do. I think it's silly and over-the-top. I think it's relatable, to a certain degree. I think there's lessons to be learned, if you so desire. Second, I really do not like at all in any way the illustrations. They are just not for me. So I am conflicted on if I like this one...or not. I know I don't love it.… (más)

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Nico is coming over, and Mom tells Sally to put squirrel in the wardrobe if she doesn't want to share it. But there's a lot Sally doesn't want to share...including her bed...and the refrigerator...and Mom! When Nico arrives, Sally stuffs him in the wardrobe as well, in case Eva comes and wants to play with him. But when Sally hears that they're having fun inside the wardrobe, she opens the door...and it all tumbles out. The mess becomes a fort, and when Eva arrives, all the kids play together.

See also: Oliver and His Alligator… (más)