All the Things Mom Will Never Say

Don’t go to bed so early! You have school tomorrow. Said no mother ever! Can you imagine your mom saying this or suggesting you don’t need to use a tissue when you could use your sleeve instead. In this comical look at all the things a mom is never likely to say, kids and parents alike will laugh out loud at what might happen if Mom stops being Mom. While she’ll never encourage you to stop reading or eating your vegetables, kids know they can always count on Mom to always want a kiss and hug. So get ready for lap-time reading to get a little silly with these hilarious everyday sentences that are the exact opposite of what you would expect a mom to repeat. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Noe Carlain has two heads and four hands, and he loves Belgian chocolate. One of his heads is bubbling with ideas and the other brings poetry, love, and emotion. That’s right, Noe Carlain is two people: Carl Norac and Alain Grousset. They are also the coauthors of All the Things Santa Claus Will Never Do, All the Things a Teacher Will Never Say, and All the Things Mom Will Never Say. Ronan Badel was born in Brittany, France, and lives in Vannes. A graduate of Decorative Arts of Strasbourg, he began writing and illustrating children’s books, publishing his first book in 1998. He is the illustrator of All the Things Santa Claus Will Never Do, All the Things a Teacher Will Never Say, All the Things Mom Will Never Say, and The Wolf Will Not Come (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review and Book of the Year).