Vendor
	Liepman Literary Agency Marc Koralnik
Original language
French

OH MY, OH NO!

Lisa Charrier Agnes Domergue

I like to be just like Mommy. When I go to drink her coffee, she says, Oh My, Oh No! Coffee is yucky! And when I surprise her with a cake, she says, Oh My, Oh No! There's flour all over the kitchen! Mommy and I don't always see eye to eye. But when I go to hug her and she smiles, I know that Mommy loves me. And that's the most important thing of all. Oh My, Oh No! was originally published by Editions Limonade in France. Author Lisa Charrier began writing for children while expecting her first child, and Oh My, Oh No! was inspired by her relationship with her son. She is the author of multiple children's titles, including the Limonade picture book Le Pere Noel Sauve La Planete. Agnes Domergue's charming illustrations have been featured in a number of other Limonade picture books, including Mee, Poki, Les Etoiles De Miu (which she also wrote), and Charabia & Chaballo. In addition to being an author and illustrator, Agnes is a teacher and professional violinist.

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Book Published 2014-09-01 by Editions Limonade

Comments

For our rosycheeked protagonist in striped tights and wispy pigtails, Mommy just doesn't make sense. Why is she shocked by the child's attempts to imitate her by drinking coffee, making a cake, putting on makeup? Their crossed wires lead to many domestic mishaps, until connection comes with a hug and a smile. It's a familiar motif given a French spin, with watercolor illustrations as bright and creamy as macarons, and a mom who wears high heels at home.

The intrepid narrator is appealing and funny...Domergue's sprightly illustrations employ some humorous details that nicely enhance the action.

The pastel illustrations capture the simplicity and innocence of childhood, and readers will enjoy following the orange and yellow kitty as she shares the little girl's daily adventures. An enjoyable story for parents and children to share.