While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat

Written by Amy Reichert

Narrated by Kate Forbes

In this Junior Library Guild selection, Little Rose must brush her teeth, wash her face, and climb into bed while Mama takes a quick phone call. But as the call drags on, waves of uninvited guests pass through the front door. Soon the house overflows with bizarre visitors-from "muscley" men to winking wizards. As Mama continues to ignore the raucous revelry, Rose finally joins the party. But before the uproar gets out of hand, something quite surprising happens.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 30, 2012
• ISBN: 9781464044670

Reviews for While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat

[abigailadams26 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Just as Rose's Mama is about to put her to bed, she gets a phone call from Uncle Fred, and instructs Rose to get ready on her own. But before the little girl can brush her teeth or wash her face, the front doorbell rings, and the first of a series of surprise visitors - in this case, party-supply deliverers - arrives. Rose soon finds herself playing the role of unwilling hostess, as a wild party ensues. Every time she attempts to gain her mother's attention, she is put off by the assurance that the phone call is almost over...An amusing tale told in rhyming text, While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat plays upon the idea of the mayhem that can occur while oblivious parents are distracted, in this case, by a phone call. Children will appreciate the humor of Rose's situation, and enjoy the madcap adventure she falls into, simply by answering the door. The accompanying watercolor artwork by Alexandra Boiger highlights the humor of each scene, while also depicting a cute-as-a-button young heroine. Recommended to anyone looking for bedtime books with a little humor and pizzazz!

[cheryl_in_cc_nv · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Adorable and hilarious. Wild illustrations convey the story perfectly without being artsy-fartsy. I did *not* predict the ending!

[kidlit9 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

While Rose's mother has a "quick chat" on the telephone, Rose is supposed to get ready for bed but finds she is hosting a party instead.