The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe
Stephanie Simpson McLellan
STEPHANIE SIMPSON MCLELLAN is an award-winning author of five picture books for children. She has also been a children’s book reviewer and is a popular presenter at schools across Canada. Stephanie lives in Newmarket, Ontario.
Zoe Si
ZOE SI is a cartoonist, illustrator, and lawyer who has been drawing since she was old enough to hold a pencil. She has illustrated children’s books, and her cartoons appear online and in print magazines including Geist and The New Yorker. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
SKU: 209093n0nn1nWWW | ISBN: 9781771473934
"Everyone has been Timothy Shmoe at one time or another... Kids and adults alike will identify." - Kirkus Reviews
"Line and watercolor–styled cartoon art and giggle-inducing hand-lettered apology notes capture the damages done vis à vis the contrition on offer."
- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"There are laughs in The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe but also lessons about intention, consequences and forgiveness. Timothy Shmoe is anybody who makes mistakes and then has to face the consequences for those mistakes. That's all of us."
- CanLit for Little Canadians"This humorous story is one that both children and adults will enjoy together." - Youth Services Book Review
"As raucous as it is kindhearted and comforting ... Terrifically funny and thoughtful."
- Fab Book Reviews"Fun comic-style illustrations lovingly illustrate the ups and downs of life with an impulsive kiddo and the power of unconditional love. A funny and heartwarming story to read together."
- This West Coast Mommy"Laugh-out-loud funny. Adults are likely to find as much humour, enjoyment and possibly even relatability in this story as do the young children for whom it was intended."
- Canadian Review of MaterialsBlue Spruce Award Honor Book, 2022
Best Books for Kids and Teens, 2021
Ontario Library Association Top Ten Best Bets List, 2021
Florida Literacy Association Children’s Book Awards, 2022
Publication date
April 15, 2021
Number of pages
32
Curriculum
Ethics and Morals; Human Behavior; Heritage and Identity
Interest age
From 4 to 8