Today Naomi and I read Contrary Mary by Anita Jeram, the illustrator of one of our favorite books, Guess How Much I Love You. Contrary Mary is the story of a young mouse who wakes up one day feeling contrary and so she puts her cap on backwards and her shoes on the wrong feet. All day she goes along doing things upside down or backwards or opposite. That night her mom gets an idea. She tucks Mary in upside down, turns on her light, kisses her toes, and says, "Good Morning!" Then snuggles with Mary and asks, "Do you love me, Contrary Mary?" I'm sure you can guess what the answer is. A great big "No!" along with a hug and kiss.
We really enjoyed this book. It is quite short, and has very nice illustrations. And it's funny! I think we'll have to bring this book out when we are having a contrary day. Maybe it will remind me to laugh and have a good contrary day!
1 comment:
What a cute book. I'll keep my eye out for a copy. I think it's neat you keep track of favorite illustrators, too. Our family is so awesome, isn't it?
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