Mrs. Clohiggledy's Clutter: The Story Of A Hoarder
Synopsis "Mrs. Clohiggledy's Clutter: The Story Of A Hoarder"
MRS. CLOHIGGLEDY'S CLUTTER: A UNIQUE AND CHARMING "BIG KIDS" STORY BOOK FOR AGES 5-100! Mrs. Clohiggledy loves pretty things. She loves taking selfies, and she loves thrift stores! She loves to hang her jewellery on the wall with push pins, ("all the better to SEE them with"), and she loves to model hats! She is also a "hobby artist" who enjoys painting portraits of all her lovely things, which she gives to charity. The only problem is, she has too many of them! Follow this feisty and flambuoyant lady's journey, as, suddenly lonely without her "Pandora Poodles" and her "Bad Budgies" and her daughter moving to the "Land Down Under," she becomes hooked on collecting! But how much is too much? Has Mrs. Clohiggledy gone over the line? Does she have a...ahem...PROBLEM I mean, she is forced to sell her car! With pathos and panache, and soft-hued, pastel illustrations so cozy you want to stay inside this book and have a cup of tea, Geraldine Ryan-Lush has created a tender, humorous story of a gutsy and glamorous lady who is out to kick lonely's butt, only to find happiness and fulfillment she never dreamed possible! ABOUT THE STORY: Mrs. Clohiggledy loved her "nice, spacious, minimalist" apartment when she moved in. But then one day the superintendant of her building made an announcement: No Pets Allowed! Mrs. Clohiggledy has to part with her beloved "Pandora Poodles" and her" Bad Budgies", whom she gives away to trusted friends. Then, her daughter moves to New Zealand, to marry a sheep farmer with an accent to die for. Mrs. Clohiggledy is very lonely. Then she discovers thrift stores! Soon she can hardly get in her apartment, and the neighbours are whispering behind her back. The superintendent leaves notes under her door. He is afraid he will break a leg tripping in her clutter. One day Mrs. Clohiggledy decides to take her selfies of her "clutter" to an art auction! Exciting times await!Editorial Review: A READERS' FAVORITE 4-STAR CHOICE! ****(READERS' FAVORITE has received the Honoring Excellence Award for Reviewing, and is a Member of The National Book Critics Circle.)"A delightful story for all ages!".....Kids Books Now""Aunties and Grandmas will nod their heads knowingly, while rooting for this obsessed lady!"........Merit Exchange "Mrs. C has a method to her madness! Love this book!".......Reader Loft"Cute, sweet, sad and funny!".....The Clutter Gal"The ideal grandmother/granddaughter reading bond!".........Book Blog Tours
