"LITTLE BROTHER'S TEMPER TANTRUMS" by MARY ESPARZA-VELA

LITTLE BROTHER'S TEMPER TANTRUMS

by MARY ESPARZA-VELA

Art by MIKE MOTZ

In "Little Brother’s Temper Tantrums," by Mary Esparza-Vela, with art by Mike Motz, we have the classic childhood conflict - "Mommy, can I bring him home? Can I keep him?" But in this case, it's a little more complicated. Three space tots go on a day trip to a nearby planet, which just happens to be our ancient Earth during the time of the dinosaurs. The littlest tot, Hunee, wants to come along.

Reluctantly, his older sister, Kyzzie, and brother, Sweetz allow Hunee to tag along, knowing that they'll be responsible for him and what a bother that will be. Naturally, Hunee gets lost and Kyzzie and Sweetz search all over for him. Finally, they give up and wait for him to come back to them. Hunee does return, but not alone - he's riding a playful, young dinosaur. And Hunee wants to bring his "treasure" dinosaur home with them!

Of course, we all know that would be totally unacceptable. Little Hunee, argues with Kyzzie and Sweetz, and like many little brothers (and sisters), he throws a temper tantrum when he doesn't get his way. The older tots placate Hunee by trying to get the dinosaur, part by part, into their tiny flying saucer, but he's way too big. So they have a sulky, pouty little brother all the way home. The ending is priceless! The playful artwork by Mike Motz adds to the enjoyment of this book.

I liked this book so much I got it for my nephew’s boys. And for my hairdresser’s daughter, too! It’s a book that kids will enjoy and will give parents plenty to talk to them about. I even bought the adorable space tot dolls for my grandnephews!.

More information on author Mary Esparza-Vela, and her many sweet children's books, is at  http://www.luv-beams.com/

and http://www.ReadingForFun.net

More information on artist Mike Motz is at http://www.mikemotz.com/

Reviewed by:

Penelope Anne Cole

SLO Night Writers Golden Quill Non-Fiction Finalist 2017

Tri-Valley Writers Conference 2017 Prose Award, 2018 Anthology Finalist

San Mateo County Fair Short Story Award 2017, Two Honorable Mentions 2018

Award Winning Author of Magical Matthew, Magical Mea,
Magical Mea Goes to School, Magical Max and Magical Mickey, and

Magical Max and Magical Mickey’s Big Surprise

In and Out, All ‘Round About – Opposite Friends

What’s for Dinner? and ¿Qué vamos a comer?

For Halloween: Ten Little Tricksters and Diez pequeños bromistas

My Grandma and Me Coloring Book

My Grandma’s Pink House
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