My younger daughter loves this book. As "the second princess" in our house, she often feels the same way as the second princess in this book. This book reinforces that her feelings are okay, that her actions about them may not be, and that working it out with the "king and queen" may be a better solution. My second princess and I would highly recommend this book to anyone with two (or more) daughters.

I adore Tony Ross's illusttrations - this story follows in the same vein as I want my Potty, I want my Dinner & Iwant to be...I loved it & both my daughters (3 & 6months) do too.

My 2 1/2-year-old grandson loves this book. He likes the illustrations and the simple wording. He asked me to read it over several times.

I appreciated the message because he is told to wash his hands after he goes potty, after he pets the cat and after he comes in from outdoors--and of course, before eating. I think he liked this book because he could see that the princess had to wash her hands throughout the day just as he does!

I'm surprised that no one has reviewed this book yet, since Amazon has sold lots and lots of copies ... my guess is that most teachers (like myself) are simply too busy to stop and write reviews :o)

I received my copy of this great book in the mail today, and my kinderkids are going to love it! It's the story of a little princess who is constantly being told "Wash your hands!" The princess is playing outside in the mud ("The little princess LOVED getting dirty!") and comes inside to eat a piece of cake. Her mother, the Queen, stops her and says "Wash your hands before you eat that." "Why?" asks the little princess. "Because you've been playing outside."

The little princess dutifully washes her hands, then stops to dance with the dog and cat on the way to the kitchen. Next the cook tells her to wash her hands, and of course the little princess asks why. This is repeated several times, with delightful illustrations, to remind the little princess (and all the children who will hear and enjoy this story) that she needs to wash her hands after playing with animals, using her potty, playing outside, and sneezing.

A humorous discussion of "germs and nasties" follows, and the little princess learns that if she doesn't wash her hands, the germs and nasties "can get into your food, and then into your tummy ... and then they make you ill."

Like Tony Ross' other books ("I Want My Potty" and "I Want to Be"), this one will be a big hit with my students while sharing an important message in a way they'll enjoy and remember.

This was my daughter's first "favorite book". Received as a gift from her uncle when she was 9 months old, she became immediately attached to it. We read it and reread it so many times that if I started reciting the short story (and I could recite it in my sleep by now!), she would crawl over to the bookshelf and pick out the correct book, and bring it to me.

A plus for parents of babies and toddlers who don't like baths: this wonderful book will make personal hygiene fun and familiar, and much less of a hassle.

Liz and Ben are falling in love but each of them has a "best friend" who objects to losing the attention they've been used to receiving. The point of view of the story changes periodically from character to character, which creates humor and insight about how men and women view things differently. This is a nice commentary on personal growth and friendship, without taking itself too seriously.

"Earth Hounds" is a wonderful tongue-in-cheek book that will appeal to children of all ages. It is very much British humor, being amusing at several levels that children and adults will appreciate. I wish I had read this book as a child, it is the perfect gift for anyone with a quirky sense of humor. The illustrations are espeically amusing, look at them carefully!

A quiet, but important lesson about friendship, committment and the effect our actions have on those around us. Tony Ross has been a favorite children's author of ours for over a decade, and this book is among his best for its gentle humor and very human message.

Doesn't everyone have something to cuddle, something to carry around, something to hide under? I had a cuddle rug! Gregory and Lucy have happy rags! This is a feel good book..... very comforting. Adults may find themselves amongst the adult characters in the story.

This sequel about Harry (actually, Hxzltl, in Centipedish) and his friend George again takes the bugs out from down-under (ground, that is), into the forbidden Up-Pipe and the world of the HOO-MINS.

Here, the bug boys are caught in hard-air-prisons (jars), meet a tarantula, learn about rain and discover why it's important (sometimes) to listen to grown-ups.

I wasn't at all amused by their antics, but my opinion doesn't count. My 10-year old critter loves Harry and his friend. He likes animals, loves bugs, and adores rebellious characters. More than once, Harry has kept him up at night, reading under the covers. He's plowed through this book three times in the last month.

Perfect for second, third or fourth grade readers who prefer illustrated chapter books, the 180-page further adventures of a many-footed mischief-maker will delight kids of the same spirit. Alyssa A. Lappen

My daughter constantly requests this book-much to my amusement. It is basically a lesson in please and thank you( a CONSTANT battle in our house)The illustrations are great-somewhat reminiscent of Sendak. Hey-what can it hurt??

fascinating book that shows children, so beautifully, what is a landscape painting. This is a beautiful way to educate children for art appreciation. And it is very nicely designed.