In this poem addressed to a young child, author Caroline Adderson
outlines the ten things a mother loves about her little one. From his
scaly elbows and knees all the way to his twitchy tail, every inch of
this little "monster" is itemized and admired.
Gentle and humorous illustrations by Christina Leist show how one tired
parent decides to participate in a bit of rowdy play at bedtime, with
the result being a happily tired child and a mother who is even more in
love with her offspring than she was at the beginning of the book.
This satisfyingly unconventional bedtime story will encourage children
and parents to appreciate each other just a little bit more every time
they read it.