Shirt - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The transcript humorously describes a child's experiences with their mother's insistence on wearing an unwanted shirt and eating apricot jam. The mother uses persuasion and nostalgia to convince the child to comply with her preferences, leading to amusing situations where the child reluctantly follows her advice.

What reason does the narrator's mother give for wearing the shirt?

• It's comfortable.

• It's fashionable now.

• It's a gift from a friend.

• It's the only clean shirt.

What does the narrator's mother say about the shirt's style?

• It's unique.

• It's what people are wearing now.

• It's outdated.

• It's too colorful.

How does the narrator's mother try to convince them to eat apricot jam?

• By threatening to take away dessert.

• By offering a reward.

• By reminding them of past preferences.

• By saying it's healthy.

Why does the narrator's mother insist on buying apricot jam?

• It's the narrator's favorite.

• It's a family tradition.

• It's on sale.

• It's the only jam available.

What is the narrator's mother's reaction after they eat the apricot jam?

• She changes the topic.

• She criticizes their eating habits.

• She offers more jam.

• She asks if they liked it.