Silly Mommy, Silly Daddy

by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick

“‘Eatums, eatums, yum, yum, yum.’ Silly Mommy. ‘Clip-clop, clip-clop, clip-clop.’ Silly Daddy.” Beth won’t smile today. Who can cheer her up? Not Mommy, not Daddy, not Grandpa or Grandma. Not even silly Auntie Bea. Can anyone brighten Beth’s mood? Maybe big sister can save the day . . . Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick’s short, lively text and engaging illustrations make this an ideal book for even the youngest reader, and a fun one to share with a sibling.

Genres: Picture Books, Family, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published June 29, 2006

About the author

I am an illustrator and a writer. I create picturebooks for kids and write novels – middle grade and YA. I love to travel but, so far, my books have travelled more than me - they've been translated into many languages, including Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Persian and Finish.

I'm Irish, a Dubliner, born, bred and buttered. I run on coffee and chocolate. My most recent novel, On Midnight Beach, is a YA reimagining of the legend of Cúchulainn, and it has been shortlisted for several awards, including the 2021 Carnegie Medal.

Reviews

[Alexandria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very cute book about a little girl who is in a Very Bad Mood. Nobody can cheer her up, despite everyone trying! When everyone else is out of ideas, in comes big sister. And she know just what to do to break the Very Bad Mood.

Featuring simple yet interesting illustrations and a cadence well-suited to story time and reading aloud, Silly Mommy, Silly daddy is a good book to read to your little one(s) when you think they might need help dealing with their own Very Bad Moods.

[Nikki · Rating 2 out of 5]

ending redeemed itself. wasn't very engaging to the kids for the bulk of the book.