Alex thinks he is quite capable of taking care of himself so he resents the fact that he has to be watched by a babysitter. He fantasizes about all the reasons why she needs to be fired and tries to convince his mother. Mom becomes the go-between for Alex's and the babysitter's complaints about each other. But in the end, will the babysitter stay or go? Mom, I Fired the Babysitter is a fun and engaging reading experience that sheds light on the subject of getting along with people, but also standing up and voicing your opinion when it's appropriate. Colleen H. Robley Blake was born in Trinidad, West Indies and spent most of her childhood there until moving to Brooklyn, New York when she was twelve. She now resides in Connecticut. Colleen's work is deeply inspired by her family. She is also the author of I Can't Wait Till I'm Five and Living with Mom, Spending Time with Dad. She is currently working on her fourth book, Don't You Wish Your Momma Could Cook Like Mine? Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/MomIFiredTheBabysitter.html