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by Mary Delaney What child hasn't been in the predicament that Mabel O'Leary is in? She can't leave the table until every pea has been chewed. Mabel, being very resourceful, hides the peas in a spot where no one can see them...her ears. Of course, "with peas in her ears its tricky to hear... Words seem confusing, their meanings amusing, ideas become hard to convey." Since Mabel can't hear very well, she misunderstands everything her mother says to her. When Mother says "stop," Mabel thinks she says hop, and proceeds to do just that. When Mom commands Mabel to "Put those tools down!" Mabel hears "Paint your face like a clown." She thinks her mom has really changed from a big bore to someone who really knows how to have fun. The story is told in zany, lyrical rhymes that children love. This happy, hilarious story is such fun to read aloud with kids, and once is usually not enough. Kathy Couri's wonderful watercolor and watercolor pencil illustrations really add to the story. Every page has so many exciting details that you see new things every time you go through the book. There are peas everywhere, and the little dog, kitty, and teddy bear are wonderful companions to Mabel. But after telling you how much I enjoyed the story, Mabel O'Leary Put Peas In Her Ear-y, I would like to caution adults to be sure to explain the dangers of actually putting anything in the ears. I remember taking my young son to the doctor with a bean in his ear, trying to duplicate a magic trick he had seen. Children are so vulnerable and open to suggestion; even dangerous ideas seem to click with them sometimes. |
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