Oops! - by Julie Massy (Board Book)

About the Book

Babies and toddlers are invited to physically interact with the pages in this board book of silly before-and-after scenarios.

Book Synopsis

Tap the page, shake the book, shout, clap and imagine a silly world of before-and-afters in this interactive board book.

What happens when you knock on an egg? Flip a plate of sloppy spaghetti? Clap your hands near a tree full of birds?...OOPS! When little ones might otherwise be encouraged to be careful or quiet, in Oops! they are invited to explore cause and effect in mischievous scenarios without the real-life consequences. The results are often surprising and always fun!

Review Quotes

"Illustrations suit the text well and are big and bold, which is great for young eyes. The interactivity and predictability of 'oops' on every other page makes this a good read aloud... Encourages the children to interact with what is on the pages and see what happens next... we can leave our own impact-- sometimes it's just messy!"

-- "Children's Literature"

"Kids are allowed to indulge in a cathartic release of naughty inclinations...As unapologetic as it is gleeful. Rule abiders need not apply."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Presents a new way for parents and children alike to understand how to deal with accidents without expressing negative emotions...A must-have for all children's collections. Highly Recommended."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

About the Author

Julie Massy studied art and design and has been an art director and designer of books of all kinds, including children's books, novels, cookbooks and coffee table books, for almost ten years at la courte échelle in Montréal.

Pascale Bonenfant uses drawing, collage, watercolors and sometimes screen printing to create her playful works of art. In the last few years her work has appeared in a wide range of exhibitions and publications, including more than a dozen books. Her first book, Le parapluie jaune, written by Lili Chartrand, won third prize in the prestigious Concours Lux in 2011 (Livre jeunesse). Originally from Rimouski, Québec, Pascale now teaches graphic design in Québec City