No Fighting No Biting

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Book Overview

Poor Cousin Joan She can't read her book when Willy and Rosa are pinching and squeezing and fighting. So she tells them stories about two little alligators who are always fighting and biting--just... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060242906
• ISBN13: 9780060242909
• Release Date: January 1958
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

Memorable story and pictures

While the language is simple, this delightful story within a story is compelling and fun. Early readers will enjoy the high-interest story, and the illustrations beautifully communicate aspects of the story in a visual way. This author/artist team is the same one responsible for the wonderful "Little Bear" books. If you're looking for something that celebrates childhood from the perspective of a child, this is a great start.

A great book for kids (especially if you have 2)

My mother originally read this book to my sister and I ages ago, so when I found out we were expecting, I was insistent that a copy would be on our shelf. While it doesn't have the attention getting rhymes of Dr. Seuss or the dreamy nature of a 'Once upon a time..' the story is engrossing and teaches a good lesson. I highly recommend a copy to any family, and doubly so to families with 2 children.

no fighting no biting no hitting no spitting

My mom used to read this story to my brother and me when we were being naughty. We both love the story. I recently bought a copy for my nieces and nephews (a couple of little alligators) and their mother reports that they're behavior has improved, and they have all memorized the entire book! I also work as a camp counselor during the summer, and tell the kids, "No fighting, no biting, no hitting, no spitting!" The second half of the rhyme was created by my co-counselor at the time. It always works. They always stop. :)