The Almost Terrible Playdate

A delightful look at the importance of compromise among friends.Kirkus Ideal for all families who have ever heard (or said!) the words Why cant you both JUST GET ALONG?! here is the story of two young children with VERY different ideas of what they want to play. What starts with an innocent question (What do you want to play?) soon veers hilariously toward chaos as two children engage in the age-old struggle of princesses ponies and ballet vs. dinosaurs dragons and race cars. Which child will win? Or will both find a way to play nicely together? In a humorous mockepic battle staged with crayon illustrations of each childs increasingly steadfast and elaborate ideas of what they want to play Richard Torrey taps into the charged and volatile emotions of childhood which every parent and child will recognize with a smile. Its a lighthearted and funny way to reflect on the ideas of sharing cooperation patience and generosity. A clever story of dueling imaginations.School Library Journal A playful and accessible introduction to cooperation.Booklist Friendship it seems like make-believe takes an act of imagination.The New York Times