Parents may think their toddlers are simply playing or making messes, but really they're building cities, going on exciting adventures, and creating masterpieces.
Labeled illustrations present words that describe things that children do, including "walk," "pull," "fill," "brush," "eat," "sort," "spray," "give," "share," and "laugh."
Hardcover
(Delacorte Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1991)
Mum is in a bad mood. She has too much housework to do. The little boy understands she is at the end of her tether and when he finds her with tears rolling down her cheeks he gives her a big kiss. The author also wrote "In the Night". Foreman illustrated "The Sand Horse" and "Cat and Canary".
Readers can move the cardboard bus from page to page as it picks up children dressed in different costumes before arriving at its destination, a carnival.
Malia has lots of work she needs to do but all she wants to do is explore! This is a beautifully illustrated book for 4-8 year old readers. Proceeds from this sale benefit nonprofit organisation Library For All, helping children around the world learn to read.