Thomas' Snowsuit

by Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

Overview

Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher, and even his principal. When everyone’s best efforts lead only to comedic chaos, they all agree it’s best to let Thomas suit himself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781554511150
Publisher:	Annick Press, Limited
Publication date:	06/01/1989
Series:	Annikin
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	306,263
Product dimensions:	3.35(w) x 3.35(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Robert Munsch, author of such classics as The Paper Bag Princess and Thomas’ Snowsuit, is one of North America’s bestselling authors of children’s books.

Michael Martchenko is the award-winning illustrator of the Classic Munsch series and many other beloved children's books. He was born north of Paris, France, and moved to Canada when he was seven. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Patricia.

Editorial Reviews

PreS-Gr 2 Thomas refuses to wear his new brown snowsuit: ``If you think I am going to wear that ugly snowsuit you are crazy!'' He reinforces this statement with a resounding ``NNNNNO'' when his mother insists he don the suit. His mother jumps up and down, and they have an enormous fight. This behavior is repeated with Thomas' teacher and the school principal. In the process of a fight, Thomas and his teacher end up in their underwear. Thomas never suffers any ill-consequences for his rude behavior; he looks on with a smirk as his mother, teacher and principal are made to look foolish. In the end the principal retires to Arizona ``where nobody ever wears a snowsuit.'' Thomas comes off as a manipulating, rude little brat. Audiences may chuckle over the cartoon-like illustrations; they are bright and colorful, and do fit the story. However, this is one Canadian import that should be left north of the border. Evelyn Homan, Lexington Public Library District, Ill.

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