Five More of You

A young couple decide to start a family, and start by getting a few pets. Things are okay, until a few too many pets join the crew. The family vet suggests that kids, not more pets may be a good thing. Mom and Dad heed the advice and are soon blessed with two wonderful children. They then consider having more. How crowded could their world become? Very! The humor in each different scenario presented in this story is written by Darryl E. and Mary Rose M. Green in poetic rhyme, with a...
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A young couple decide to start a family, and start by getting a few pets. Things are okay, until a few too many pets join the crew. The family vet suggests that kids, not more pets may be a good thing. Mom and Dad heed the advice and are soon blessed with two wonderful children. They then consider having more. How crowded could their world become? Very! The humor in each different scenario presented in this story is written by Darryl E. and Mary Rose M. Green in poetic rhyme, with a humorous look at family planning. Illustrations by Valerie Bouthyette bring the story alive!"How refreshing to have a book with such wonderful morals and message for all children and parents to hear. Mary Rose and Darryl Green have a way of making reading exciting for children and create a tool for teachers to use in the classroom; a gift not all authors poses."Five More" is not only a must read but also a must for any bookshelf, school or home." - Ingrid Ehrensbeck, Second Grade National Board Certified Teacher, Common Core Lead Teacher K-2 "As an elementary school teacher for over fourteen years, I am constantly in search of great books to use in my classroom! Five More of You is a delightful read and has definitely earned a prominent spot upon my classroom bookshelf! The relatable story told through the fun rhyming pattern with bright illustrations make this book a kid-pleaser that is sure to capture the hearts of readers both young and old!" - Dawn Barrett, 2nd grade teacher in Woodstock, Georgia"This tongue-in-cheek, wonderfully written and vibrantly illustrated story about a growing family will have you laughing and crying at the same time. Mary Rose and Darryl Green have perfectly captured the essence of parenthood in all its emotionally draining glory. With its clever rhymes and melodic cadence-it's a perfect book to be read aloud to young children." - Michele Yulo, Author