Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest!

by Judith Viorst

Book Overview

Now in paperback for the first time, the story of Charlie, a kid who knows how to be ready for any situation.... Just in Case . If a downpour turns into a flash flood or the grocery store should close indefinitely, Charlie knows exactly what he'll do. But as Charlie is about to discover, sometimes not being ready is even better than being prepared for everything. She wants them. She needs them. She loves them. Earrings What won't a girl do to finally...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416942009
• ISBN13: 9781416942009
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Super-Completely and Totally funny!

My 4 year old daughter loves this book so much, while already loving books, I believe this one has made her a book lover for life. The artwork is hilarious and the story itself is really funny. We can't help but crack up each time (like 4 x's a week) we read it. Great stuff.

Delightful Pictures, Lovable Sisters

Older sister Olivia shares stories about her incredibly messy younger sister Sophie. The tales of Sophie's misadventures are humorous, and tempered by the obvious fondness between the practically perfect Olivia and impetuous Sophie. The pictures are wonderfully drawn in black and white, with Sophie painted in vivid color. Watch for a mortified Olivia in the background of most pictures. Sophie tries to emulate her older sister, but her own individual style always comes through. And while Olivia lists her sister's faults, she does not neglect to mention her strengths and virtues as well.

Sophie is Wonderful

Sophie is super-completely and totally the messiest girl that ever lived! That assessment, by Olivia, her perfectly neat big sister, just about says it all. And no matter where she is or what she's doing, be it school or parties, the beach, the farm, the circus or even the bathtub, she's a whirlwind of activity and impending disasters. But, as Olivia also tells us, she's kind and very nice, smart, funny and great at puzzles and dancing. She's one of a kind and her family loves her, just for being herself. Judith Viorst really captures the essence of an ever inquistive and busy youngster with places to go, people to see and things to do. Her wonderful hip text, told exasperatingly by older sister and neatnik, Olivia is only outdone by Robin Preiss Glasser's busy and detailed pen and ink line drawings with only Sophie and her mess highlighted in bright colors. Together, they've authored a picture book that will amuse and delight everyone in the family. Perfect for youngsters 5-9, Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest is a winner!

Fun Fun Read!

I really want to recommend this book for anyone to read - grownups and kids alike. maybe it's because i'm an elementary education major, but i just found this book delightful and quite an enjoyable read. the illustrations are beautifully done, and the story is funny. i like the way the entire book is from the sister's point of view. it gives the book a depth that kids can relate to. i definitely recommend you pick this one up!

The sister story

My granddaughters are named Olivia and Sophie. I had to buy this book for them. If you love Eloise you will love Olivia and Sophie. The illustrations are wonderful. Lots of laughs within the pages of the book.