Γιατί δεν έχω κέφια;

by Charlotte Zolotow, Geneviève Godbout (Illustrator), Μαρία Σπυριδοπούλου (Translator)

C’est un matin de pluie tout gris. Monsieur James oublie d’embrasser madame James avant de quitter la maison. À cause de ça, madame James est de très mauvais poil. Elle s’en prend à Jonathan, qui s’en prend à Sally, qui s’en prend à Marjorie, qui s’en prend à son tour à son petit frère Eddie. Heureusement que Charlot le chien, lui, n’a rien à faire de la pluie!

32 pages, Hardcover

Published March 1, 2016

About the author

Charlotte Zolotow was a distinguished American writer, editor, and publisher who made a lasting mark on children's literature. Over her career, she authored around 70 picture book texts and edited works by prominent writers including Paul Zindel, Robert Lipsyte, and Francesca Lia Block. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, she studied writing at the University of Wisconsin Madison and later joined Harper & Bros in New York, where she worked her way up from secretary to publisher. Her own books were published by over 20 houses, and she became known for her poetic and emotionally insightful texts. Zolotow’s most celebrated works include When the Wind Stops, William’s Doll, and River Winding. Her story "Enemies" was featured in The Big Book for Peace alongside other notable authors. She lived for many years in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Her legacy endures not only through her own writing but also through the Charlotte Zolotow Award, established in 1998 to honor outstanding picture book texts. Her contributions helped shape modern children's literature with sensitivity, elegance, and enduring relevance.

Reviews

[Guilherme Semionato · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mau humor (São Paulo: Pingo de Ouro/LEYA, 2021)

[Marie-Pier Dodier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mauvaise humeur contagieuse et bonne humeur contagieuse.

[Chantal HK · Rating 5 out of 5]

La simplicité éloquente de ce livre m'a conquise dès les premières pages! Le message est si simple, si clair, et si important! Si la mauvaise humeur est contagieuse, il faut aussi savoir que la bonne humeur l'est également! Choisir de voir le bon côté des choses est un art de vivre qui mène au bonheur, et plus vite on l'applique, plus vite on devient des pros du positif! Quel ouvrage magnifique, illustrations vintages et sujet essentiel!