I Ain't Gonna Paint No More

I Ain't Gonna Paint No More
by: Karen Beaumont
Illustrated by: David Catrow
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0152024888
Date: 2005
Price: (without shipping) $10.55 USD as of the date of this posting
Where to buy: amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com)

I know "ain't" is not quite proper English.

But, that's ok. This is a rhyming, fun crazy book that shows young readers rhyming prose. Every time I have read the book to students the entire group gets into guessing which part of his body the kid is going to paint next.

There are a few cautions.

1. The kid paints the whole house. An explanation about books vs real life may be in order.


2. The kid does paint his butt and the word butt is used.

That's it. Fun, fun, fun with Catrow's fantastic illustrations. A winning combo.


Message:
[Parents] Sometimes things we feel are inappropriate are use full teaching tools.
[Kids] Just because someone in a book (or tv or theater) does something that shows bad judgment or insensitivity to other peoples feelings or property does not mean that you should.

Content: 5/5
Illustrations: 5/5
Concept: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Price: 5/5