Benny and Penny in The Big No-No! (by Geoffrey Hayes)
common sense media says
Name-calling and mud-throwing ends in friendship lesson.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that for families with a sense of humor that tends to be a little broad, the book is pretty cute. But others who want more wholesome heroes, Benny's behavior especially may give them pause. "Girls are dumb," he mutters. "Girls are cry-babies." Parents should tread carefully and give the book a quick look-through before sitting down for a read-aloud.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
The friends don't always behave their best but they do eventually work out their differences and learn to talk to each other more appropriately. But before that happens there is name calling
("Girls are cry-babies" and "Little monster" and "Dumb girls") and mud
pie throwing.
("Girls are cry-babies" and "Little monster" and "Dumb girls") and mud
pie throwing.
Violence & scariness:
The characters throw mud pies at each other.
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