| Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild! | 
 enlarge | Authors: Mem Fox, Marla Frazee
Publisher: Voyager Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 182116
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.1
ISBN: 0152045988
EAN: 9780152045982
ASIN: 0152045988
Publication Date: May 1, 2003
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Amazon.com Review
Whether she's knocking over her juice, dripping yellow paint on the carpet, or ripping apart feather pillows, Harriet Harris is, well, pesky. She certainly doesn't mean to be. And she's always very sorry for her behavior afterwards. Her mother doesn't like to yell, so instead she reprimands her with a gentle "Harriet, my darling child." But as Harriet's shenanigans escalate, so does her long-suffering mom's blood pressure. It looks like one more mishap will put her over the edge. And when that edge is reached, Harriet's mother yells. She yells and yells and yells. Readers on both sides of the family battlefield will wholeheartedly identify with the oh-so-real experiences of Harriet and her mom. Sometimes accidents just happen, and sometimes yelling just happens. But even when family members make mistakes, they still love each other, as these two prove when they start laughing and cleaning up the big feathery mess after the apologies and hugs. Mem Fox is an internationally known literary consultant and author of many picture books, including Boo to a Goose and Sleepy Bears. Marla Frazee's pictures are exactly right: Harriet's unruly hair and guileless expressions perfectly capture the soul of a 4- or 5-year-old. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
Harriet doesn't mean to be pesky. Sometimes she just is. And her mother doesn't mean to lose her temper. Sometimes she just does.
But Harriet and her mother know that even when they do things they wish they hadn't, they still love each other very much.
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 Terrific Book August 24, 2008
My daughter and I (and my mother too!) LOVE this book. My daughter happens to be a little (well more than a little) like Harriet, and we often (my daughter included) will say "Harriet, you drive me wild!!" at those times where frustration could potentially lead to yelling and tears, it leads instead to smiling and laughter; and a reminder of how hard it is to behave at times, especially for kids with lots of energy, creativity and impulsivity. I think it is a realistic and sweet story that also has great pictures.
LOVE IT! March 26, 2008
We have a son that reminds us so much of Harriet and we have shared this book with close friends. The illustrations are simple but show exactly what is going on and the story line hits close to home. Reminded me that our children see things so differently and their life is a HUGE adventure, even though we may go bananas over things that happen, we still love our kids.
I love the summary: Harriet Harris doesn't mean to be pesky. Sometimes she just is. And her mother doesn't mean to lose her temper. Sometimes she just does. But Harriet and her mother know that even when they do things they wish they hadn't, they still love each other very much."
My Favorite Book December 30, 2007
I love this book! I found it purely by accident at the library and it was my daughter and I. She is a wonderful girl but tests my patience. This book just shows that you can still make mistakes and still love each other. I have since bought the book and read it a-lot to her.
YOU MUST GET THIS FOR YOUR TODDLER!!! March 15, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When my son was born, my perfect daughter became a hellion, and I became a screaming lunatic. We have all visited the dark side, I think.
So, I bought this book about a two-ish to three-ish year old who makes a lot of big mistakes. She is not naughty, just little and curious. And the mother, who is trying to do laundry or pay the bills or eat lunch, it patient, and patient, and patient some more. And then Mom LOSES it. Then everyone apoligizes and hugs and laughs at how hard it is to be a human being - whether you are two or 32.
My daughter read this again and again, especially when we were driving each other crazy. If you have a little one, espec. one who is acting out because there is a new brother or sister, this book is for you.
By the way, Harriet does not have a new baby in this story. She is just a wonderfully messy kid.
This is terrific book with a catchy catch phrase. December 30, 2006
We read this book a lot and the kids love it.
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