While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat

Just as Rose's Mama is about to put her to bed, she gets a phone call from Uncle Fred, and instructs Rose to get ready on her own. But before the little girl can brush her teeth or wash her face, the front doorbell rings, and the first of a series of surprise visitors - in this case, party-supply de......more

Hilarious adventure! I'll be sure to include this for my preschool storytime.......more

It’s just before bedtime when the telephone rings. Mama picks up the phone and tells Rose to get ready for bed by the time she finishes her “quick chat” with Uncle Fred. Rose is about to get started when the door bell rings and in rush men to set up a party. She tries to get Mama, who says that she’......more

Mama hops on the phone to call Uncle Fred and tells young Rose to get herself ready for bed. Rose really would like to comply with Mama's request but things just keep getting in her way. I think the entire premise of this book is hilarious, even the title and the cover art were enough to make me laug......more