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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2011
Gr 2–4—Clementine's fifth adventure for early chapter-book readers addresses a topic many children can relate to. The third-grader's parents call a family meeting to announce that a new baby is on the way. Clementine's reaction to the news is realistic—she says "No thanks!" She argues that four is...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2011
Clementine knows that a family meeting means trouble, and when her mother won't give her an advance peek at the agenda, Clementine is really worried. Is she smiling enough? Being nice to her brother? Using her best manners? Nothing can prepare our heroine for the bombshell her parents drop: there will be a new baby in the house. Clementine's reaction is less than enthusiastic. "Our family is four. There are four...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Clementine knows that a family meeting means trouble. She's unprepared for her parents' bombshell--a new baby--and her reactio...Log In or Sign Up to Read More