No Fits, Nilson!

And I strongly believe that is one of the reasons they adore it. They totally and completely relate to both Nilson and Amelia in their fits. And they feel empowered to be a part of the learning process with the characters too. Only once does the mom do the actual first step of intervening, but Amelia is the one to see-it-through to effectiveness with Nilson.

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The book is a marvelous read-aloud, requiring some good verbal fit-mimicking on a couple occasions. My two-year old can often be heard reading it to herself because she loves the awesome balance of narration and action. And as a parent, there is a lot of stuff going on that you feel connected to and almost proud of the characters for. The methods Amelia comes up with to keep Nilson from a tantrum feels at times very familiar as a parent, and also brilliant that she pulls it off herself. Nilson and Amelia are now beloved characters in our home.

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No Fits, Nilson!

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It is the perfect storybook for little children. A lovely collection of nursery rhymes, even if you already have too many on your shelves. Is there such a thing …. Nilson throws big house-shaking fits. Amelia's task is to calm him. Flying off at the slightest thing, Nilson is difficult, and then charming. And, as the author shows, Amelia would be wise to heed her own advice, because sometimes she needs calming down as well. This is a fun story and mode to talk to little ones and big ones about how others react when emotions are out-of control.

Dec 13, Samantha rated it really liked it Shelves: Amelia and her favorite playmate, Nilson, are prone to fits, but with a little reframing they are able to keep each other's tantrums in check. Acrylic illustrations are vibrant and creative; I love the image of Amelia staring the message "banana ice cream" into Nilson's focused eyes. Sep 06, Rebecca Honeycutt rated it really liked it Shelves: OHora's funky, chunky illustrations are fantastically fun to look at, and kids will appreciate a book that recongnizes just how hard good behavior can be.

Jul 25, Jonathan rated it it was amazing Shelves: Love the illustrations, the page where she locks eyes with him and reflects "banana ice cream" to him, and the surprise at the end! Jan 07, Storywraps rated it it was amazing. Amelia, the little ferocious heroine of the book, has a best friend who is a mammoth, blue gorilla. His name is Nelson and they are very, very close indeed.

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They do everything together and are inseparable. One day by mistake she knocks over his building blocks and he erupts with the "biggest, most house shaking-est fit ever!!! She helps poor Nelson to regain his composure on many occasions after that outburst. She offers him her precious fr Amelia, the little ferocious heroine of the book, has a best friend who is a mammoth, blue gorilla. She offers him her precious froggy purse to hold onto while standing in a very long, sluggish post office line-up; she uses her best stare down "with a gorilla eye lock, repeating the words banana ice cream over and over," until he has calmed himself down.

Now what gorilla wouldn't calm down for that reward? The irony of it all is when Nelson finally gets to have his ice cream, it's Amelia who loses control and throws a temper tantrum. Nelson graciously gives up his beloved flavour and accepts chocolate ice cream instead to make her feel better and to comfort her. The tough, woodcut-like acrylic paintings are fantastic and the expressions just perfect. The details he includes in the pictures will keep you coming back again and again to discover something new on each re-read.

His characters are extremely memorable as Nelson sports three watches that he wears on his left arm and three more attached to his right arm. He adorns himself with a black snappy cap trimmed in yellow and makes a fashion statement right down to his feet which he stuffs in trendy black sneakers. Amelia is depicted as innocent and sweet with a cute little black bob haircut The book will appeal to both adult and child alike which makes it a fun, fun read. It is both a visual and audio treat to behold.

This is a winner indeed. Oct 23, picturethisbook. This is a brilliant book that helps kids to recognise that tantrums are unnecessary, by giving them an objective, third-person perspective of the situation in the form of a sweet and entertaining story about a little girl Amelia who is best friends with Nilson the gorilla.

No Fits, Nilson! by Zachariah OHora

Everything is fine and dandy most of the time, except when Nilson throws the biggest fits over the tiniest things — something that many toddlers are apt to do. Thankfully, Amelia understands Nilson well and has some tricks up This is a brilliant book that helps kids to recognise that tantrums are unnecessary, by giving them an objective, third-person perspective of the situation in the form of a sweet and entertaining story about a little girl Amelia who is best friends with Nilson the gorilla.

Thankfully, Amelia understands Nilson well and has some tricks up her sleeve to help him calm down, although they don't always work. But one day, when it's Amelia's turn to throw a fit, Nilson is the one who manages to cool her down — literally, with some ice-cream. We loved how the author cleverly chose to allow Amelia and Nilson to mostly deal with the tantrums on their own, without adult intervention, by taking turns to be the 'grown-up' in each situation; in fact, the mom is either absent or just a bystander in many instances.

The book also skilfully balances the terrible tantrums with scenes of Amelia and Nilson being thoughtful and well-behaved, which kinda reinforces the idea to kids that behaviour is a conscious decision, and that they, too, can choose to be reasonable and sweet instead of the unpleasant alternative. The twist at the end is a nice touch too. Visit our website for more reviews on great children's books. Aug 25, Mark rated it really liked it. When one is a small child with a temper, it helps to have a friend whose temper is even worse.

Aug 04, Aaron Wyckoff rated it it was amazing Shelves: In No Fits, Nilson! The problem is, whenever something goes wrong, Nilson throws a major fit, and Amelia must do whatever she can to calm him. OHora has crafted a short but highly relatable story of temper tantrums that recognizes how little it can take to spark one but which also offers encouragement for controlling them. The acrylic paintings have a cartoon-like quality to them and effectively support and expand upon the story.

The f In No Fits, Nilson! The final illustration may confuse some children, but makes a great starting place for disucssions what was really throwing the fits? This is a great book to share with preschool to early school-age children, especially those who might need a little help with their own tantrums. Dec 15, Cheryl rated it liked it. Ok, the ending makes it clear that the little girl is learning to control her reactions to her own frustrations.

Still, the primary message I see is that the best way to get your kids not to throw a fit is to bribe them. Maybe I was lucky, but I almost never needed to bribe any of mine, and I don't think it's a good idea. Did you know that virtually all banana trees are genetically identical? That of course makes them very vulnerable to a sudden adaptation of pest or disease. Wh Ok, the ending makes it clear that the little girl is learning to control her reactions to her own frustrations. Which would make future readers of this book wonder in awe about the prevalence of bananas in this story.

Aug 10, Jayna rated it really liked it Shelves: All ages Nilson the gorilla has a lot of fits for little reasons. Amelia must keep reminding Nilson not to have fits throughout the day. When the finally get ice cream at the end of the day for being so good there is only enough banana ice cream for one cone. At this news Amelia throws a fit and Nilson gives her the ice cream telling her not to have a fit and that he will have chocolate instead.

This would be a good book to recommend to parents to talk to their children about having fits and why All ages Nilson the gorilla has a lot of fits for little reasons. This would be a good book to recommend to parents to talk to their children about having fits and why it is not appropriate. Apr 20, Laura rated it it was amazing Shelves: Amelia's gorilla friend Nilson throws the occasional fit when life doesn't go his way. He uses his best behavior at the grocery store but is about to burst in line at the post office.

Using a variety of strategies -- holding a froggy coin purse, remembering a promised treat on the way home -- keeps Nilson and Amelia on their best behavior. A fabulous read aloud for any child, especially preschool aged, prone to pitching fits. The final page reveals that Nilson is a stuffed gorilla, a detail that Amelia's gorilla friend Nilson throws the occasional fit when life doesn't go his way.

The final page reveals that Nilson is a stuffed gorilla, a detail that makes the message and strategies all the more effective.

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Jun 14, Emilia P rated it liked it Shelves: Some adults could use this book. The illustrations are great.



Who doesn't love a big blue gorilla with too many watches and a funky little hat? And the tales of him doing a pretty good job not losing his temper are nice, but ultimately there's a lack of symmetry, predictability, or flow, that makes this book less than fantastic for me. Sure, it's great that he gets ice cream, but, eh. I guess I was just hoping for a few more fits. Jul 06, Chris rated it really liked it Shelves: In this wonderful story, a little girl appears to comfort her big gorilla as he deals with disappointments through out the day.

After a long day of soothing her gorilla, the little girl has a melt down over the last banana ice cream. In a sweet gesture, Nilson decides to give her his cone. In a twist, we see the little girl laying in bed with Nilson now a tiny stuffed gorilla as she drifts off to sleep. This book is well loved at our house. Such a fun story to about such an annoying topic. I love Zachariah OHora's unique illustrations and his color scheme is the best. Don't you want Nilson as a best buddy too?! Aug 28, Emily rated it liked it Shelves: Great for kids with anger management problems.

Review of the Day: No Fits, Nilson! by Zachariah Ohora

Cute illustrations too with fun sound effects for read-alouds. Also amusing when the library barcode gets placed over the title so it reads "No Tits, Nilson! Dec 04, Rekha rated it liked it Shelves: This sounds super weird but there was something sort of ominous to me about this book, which I don't think was the intention. It was like Nilson was some volatile adult entity and this poor kid has to negotiate around his scary outbursts. Oct 16, Kelly rated it really liked it Shelves: Amelia and Nilson are best friends, even though Nilson is a big blue monster who is prone to throwing fits if he doesn't like something.

Nov 12, Kimberly rated it liked it Shelves: The adult in me likes this book way more than the children's librarian in me. I think it would go over kids' heads and cause confusion, even when reading aloud and explaining the ending. Apr 22, Nadine rated it really liked it Shelves: Great book for showing young kids that everyone has trouble controlling their frustrations.

Nilson the gorilla with 6 watches - nice touch goes through the day encountering boring and frustrating moments while Amelia and her mom try different tactics to keep him calm - or is it the other way around? Sep 24, Laura rated it liked it. It's good in the sense you can show kids how silly they look when they throw fits.

But on the down side it teaches that we need to buy things to stop fits, or promise things. This behavior helps no one. So while the story is fun, it's not one I would read to my kids on a regular basis. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. His debut as an author, Stop Snoring Bernard! His follow up, Not Fits Nilson!

His book My Cousin Momo! He lives and works in Narberth, PA with his wife, two sons and two cats. Books by Zachariah OHora. Trivia About No Fits, Nilson! No trivia or quizzes yet.