That's Mean!

by Francesco Pittau, Bernadette Gervais

That's Mean! includes such no-no's as scaring your little sister, telling secrets, and spitting on people, all delightfully illustrated and sure to delight kids three years and up. Kicking the cat... That's Mean!

This kid-approved book takes a humorous look at all things mean and nasty. Firmly focused on fun, That's Mean! is the perfect opportunity to have a teachable moment with your young reader, all while making them laugh.

Genres: Humor

80 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Francesco Pittau è nato in Sardegna ma è di nazionalità belga. Attualmente vive e lavora a Bruxelles. È autore di numerosi libri per bambini insieme a Bernadette Gervais e proprio alcuni dei loro maggiori successi sono stati tradotti per la prima volta in Italia da Il Castoro

Reviews

[Katie]

It's good for children to have lots of examples of things that are wrong! Although it doesn't give reasons which is less of a lesson to early years as they are less likely to understand. But then again, that could be a good discussion starter! I felt like the last page was a bit harsh. Instead of focusing on that one negative, maybe leading a more positive ending would be better. Like, "If you don't do these things, then others won't be hurt or upset"

[Earl]

A primer of sorts involving what not to do because those things are mean. Hilarious and would probably give younger readers ideas because of all the laughter it elicits.

[Josiah]

Tedious and not as funny as the other ones.

[Bradley Weber]

Listen to my discussion about this book at the Of Books & Booze podcast!

[Krista Bunny]

Cute and funny

[Xander]

Very, Very, Very Hilarious.