The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe
by Stephanie Simpson McLellan
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Pub Date Apr 15 2021 | Archive Date Oct 07 2021
Owlkids Books | Owlkids
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Description
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.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781771473934 |
| PRICE | CA$19.95 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
Featured Reviews
Mara L, Reviewer
This story is about Timothy, a rambunctious boy, who always gets into mischief. The book recounts his antics and misbehavior and follows up each event with an explanation letter from Timothy apologizing. Children will laugh and parents may cringe! Timothy is a very relatable character as he is unapologetically honest and curious about everything. Although this is a fun book, it would also be great for prompting discussion with kids about behavior and apologies.
Thank you OwlKids Books and NetGalley for providing this ARC.
Librarian 137564
Fun, laugh-out-loud picture book that pairs a series of Timothy's misadventures with the resulting (and often VERY honest) apology letters his father requires him to send. Adults and older readers will probably get the humor faster than small kids, but even the littlest ones should enjoy pairing Timothy's explanation of his choices with the illustrations that depict the resulting chaos.
Ashley D, Bookseller
A funny and sweet story about a mischievous boy who makes a lot of mistakes. Told through his (hilarious) apology letters, the story follows Timothy and all the shenanigans he seems to find himself in. Its a great read for kids and it teaches a sweet lesson that we all make mistakes but it doesn’t mean our family will stop loving us.
Lisa F, Librarian
Absolutely like this book.
Timothy is a kid who has problems to control himself, but after all he is not a 'bad' kid. He just reminds me about the other kid David. (if you have read No, David. )
Becky M, Educator
I really liked this book and plan on putting it in my library The story is about a young boy who struggles with self-control and getting into trouble written through a series of apology letters.. I have some students that struggle with self-control and will maybe take comfort in the fact it isn't just them and that they are still loved regardless. I am am excited to add a book like this into my circulation. I also really enjoyed the illustrations.
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