The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781771473934)

An impulsive little boy experiences the power of unconditional love
Timothy Shmoe isn't a bad kid, but sometimes he makes honest (and not-so-honest) mistakes. Time after time, Timothy finds himself in disasters of his own creation, leaving a trail of broken heirlooms, torn tutus, and innocent bystanders (including his cat, Fluffy).
Told in a series of letters, readers follow Timothy through his hilarious antics and missteps. When his pocketful of marbles wreaks havoc at his sister's ballet recital, Timothy realizes he's gone too far. In one final, remorseful letter, Timothy apologizes for the ballet blunder and says his father probably wishes Timothy had never been born. What follows is a touching lesson about the redeeming power of acceptance.
Bright, comic-like illustrations and hand-lettered text bring Timothy and his shenanigans to life. Hilarious and heartwarming, The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe is a call to empathy for children who struggle with impulse control, and a tribute to unconditional love.

Author: Stephanie Simpson McLellan
ISBN-10: 1771473932
ISBN-13: 9781771473934
Publisher: Owlkids
Language: English
Published: 04/15/2021
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.30h x 9.60w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2021
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2021