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Review by Sandra Horning
The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman, illustrated by Marla Frazee
Photo from Amazon.com
Does your child go for days eating nothing but macaroni and cheese? If so, then you can easily identify with Mrs. Peters and her seven, picky-eater children in The Seven Silly Eaters.
First born is Peter, who likes his milk not hot and not cold, but only warm. Then comes little Lucy, who only likes pink lemonade, freshly squeezed of course. And the picky eaters continue to be born through to the twins, Fran and Flo, who like eggs, one poached and the other fried. As the children keep popping out, Mrs. Peters becomes more and more overwhelmed by her children’s culinary demands.
Finally, the children resolve the chaos when they attempt to make their mother a birthday cake combining their favorite foods. The satisfying ending gives every mom hope that the chaos will some day end and suggests that while you are in the midst of the chaos, at least you should have a sense of humor about it.
The wonderful and amusing illustrations supporting the fun rhyming text perfectly depict all that goes on in a home with seven children. Parents and children alike will enjoy this entertaining tale.
Ages 4-8