In this Junior Library Guild selection, Little Rose must brush her teeth, wash her face, and climb into bed while Mama takes a quick phone call. But as the call drags on, waves of uninvited guests pass through the front door. Soon the house overflows with bizarre visitors-from "muscley" men to winking wizards. As Mama continues to ignore the raucous revelry, Rose finally joins the party. But before the uproar gets out of hand, something quite surprising happens.
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"Fantastic story about what could happen while mom is having a quick chat on the phone. Rose has great and exhausting things happen on her way to bed. Very imaginative and great illustrations."
— Sweet's (5 out of 5 stars)
“Kids will relate to Rose’s troubles; adults will appreciate the staging.”
— Booklist" Very cute and the kids were enchanted. "
— Kasia, 1/29/2014" Adorable and hilarious. Wild illustrations convey the story perfectly without being artsy-fartsy. I did *not* predict the ending! "
— Cheryl, 1/17/2014" Audio CD- This is cute. It reminded me when my mom seemed to change her attitude while she was on the phone when I was a little girl. "
— Larissa, 1/17/2014" how many times have my kids gotten into mischief while I was having a "quick" chat?! Cute story, really like the illustration style. "
— Sally, 1/16/2014" Great for kids. Sometimes when Mom's are on the phone, it seems like forever and a lot can happen. "
— Carol, 1/13/2014" Hilarious picture book about what "actually" happens while mom is distracted on the phone. Younger students LOVE The book.... "
— Kendall, 1/4/2014" I love the rhyme. The illusrations are irresetable. "
— Nojood, 12/31/2013" This was a wonderful, clever story. The illustrations are beautiful as well. "
— Joelle, 12/24/2013" Love this book.. reminds me of when my own mom.. mid stream of 'discussing our transgressions loudly' would then answer the phone with a 'helllllooooo' "
— Sarah, 12/6/2013" i like this book a lot i like the part when the music band sayed that they were missing a drummer and the little girl said well i play the drum's and she said come in i play the drums "
— Talayeh, 12/2/2013" While mama has a "quick" little chat, Rose is left to take care of all sorts of things on her own...like host a party. "
— Emma, 11/25/2013" Be careful of what's going on while you're on the phone! "
— Laura, 10/9/2013" Another favorite children's book of mine. I am sure this is what my kids feel like while I am trying to take care of Relief Society business over the phone all the time. "
— Chaysie, 9/15/2013" frothy, rhyming fun. wonderful, whimsical illustrations. a nice little brain cleanser. "
— Sarah, 9/12/2013" As a mom I can relate. In a short amount of time this girl has done all kinds of things. While at the same time, the mom is having a "quick" little chat. great books for moms and their kids "
— Adelina, 6/17/2013" I loved all about the book and I loved reading it to my friends with a little bit of a southern accent! It's just ammmaaaazing "
— Tasneem, 5/13/2013" Oh, this book was really funny! "
— David, 4/10/2013" Hilarious tale about the goings on of a little girl while her mama has a "quick" phone call. Lyddie and I love this! "
— Katie, 12/10/2012" Wonderfully illustrated. Moms and kids will relate to this story of a little girl's adventures while her mother makes a "quick" phone. "
— Marcie, 11/22/2012" This is a cute book. I had fun reading it to my kids (many times) and they loved it. "
— Marcelaine, 10/23/2012" This is a classic picture book every child should read--we loved it. "
— Teri, 7/20/2012" Great color scheme. Fun story. Adorable little girl. <3 What more could you freakin want people??? READ IT and FALL IN LOOOOOVE <3 <3 "
— Briana, 5/26/2012" THis was soo cute. Because sometimes when phone conversations get to longe I know the kids get attention antsy. Anyway this is a WAY cute story of what is going on while your on the phone. "
— Micah, 5/13/2012" Funny story that the kids loved. "
— Tanya, 5/9/2012" Cute. The pictures were wonderful, and the meter made it very fun to read. "
— Allison, 5/4/2012Amy E. Reichert, author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake and Luck, Love & Lemon Pie, loves to write stories that end well with characters you’d invite to dinner. A wife, mom, amateur chef, fix-it mistress, and cider enthusiast, she earned her MA in English literature and serves on her local library’s board of directors.
Kate Forbes, winner of four Earphones Awards for audiobook narrating, is a professionally trained actress who has appeared on Broadway, in regional theaters, and with a renowned touring company. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was active in theater, she completed an MFA at New York University School of the Arts. With this training, she launched into a successful acting career.