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Maisy Takes A Bath (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Maisy Books)

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We were given this book as a hand me down in a bag of about 50 others. This is my 22 month old's favorite of them all and I'm here to buy more Maisy books. She can't wait until the end when Tallulah jumps in the tub so she can say "no no!" Last night I had to read it to her 3 times in a row! She loves it but I need some variety! :)

Our two-year-old daughter squeals with delight simply at the mention of Maisy's name. She therefore enjoys nothing more than sitting quietly (as quietly as a two-year-old can) while we read about Maisy.

She repeats several of the words after me and guesses who's calling at the door for Maisy this time. My daughter identifies with Maisy in having a bubble bath and sharing her bath (i.e. play) time with her friends and cousins.

I have seen this book in the cartoon version on television, but find it it better to read, as we can go at our own pace. My daughter often turns back the pages, to read them over again, before we get to the end of the book and "the end".

We highly recommend this book to parents and kids alike.

I got this book for my daughter because she has enjoyed the other Maisy books. The bright colors and graphic drawings seem to really get her attention.

However, I was kind of weirded out by the storyline for this one. I am not super conservative or anything but the fact that Maisie answered the door in her towel bothered me. Plus, Maisy answers the door each time, not her mom or dad. Then, her friend runs upstairs and jumps in the tub with her. I just feel like this book wasn't very thought out and may reinforce reckless behavior.

I understand the difference between a children's book and real life but the Maisy books' express mission is to teach kids about the world around them and how to behave in it, and I just think this book fails on that point. But we have really enjoyed the other Maisy books and will buy other ones. This one just made me a little uncomfortable.

i returned this maisy book although return shipping cost me more than the book. i was so disappointed i actually didn't care about it. how would you read this book to your valuable one? how could you explain the action of a character forcefully entering your home, taking off her (his) clothes and going in the bathtub with you? i do NOT recommend this particular book.

If you are the parent of a young child, you probably know who Maisy is. She's a mouse with a duck, a squirrel, an elephant, and a crocodile for friends. Why the crocodile isn't trying to eat the others is beyond me, but that's life in Maisy's world.

Both of my daughters love the Maisy books; there's something about their simple stories and colorful pictures that even appeals to adults. The books are short and easy to read. But, the stories are never obnoxiously simplistic, like so many other books for small children.

This was the first Maisy book we ever bought our oldest daughter. Both of of our daughters still like it as Maisy attempts to take a bath but finds herself interrupted by Tallulah. Not one of my personal favorites, although I really can't explain why. I suspect my children are part fish, so maybe they like it because of that fact and because they love bath time (or any other opportunity to get wet).

This is a cute Maisy book but honestly not one of our favorites. I can't exactly say why, except that maybe the idea of persistent interruptions to the sanctity of bathtime is the cause.

In the story, Maisy prepares for a little bath time fun, only to be interrupted by Tallulah who really wants to play NOW. In, out. Answer the door. In, out. Answer the door. Finally, Tallulah can wait no longer and she rushes in, strips and joins Maisy in the fun.

TALKING POINTS:::
I think the controversy over this book is pretty funny. But it probably indicates cultural and personal preferences dealing with privacy in the home and bathroom. No real reason to call each other names.

For us, we don't take bubble baths because they've been outlawed by our pediatrician. So the book has been as much blessing as curse. Yes, it helped get reluctant toddlers interested in baths; but it also led to calls for bath soaps to which we had to say no.

Pam T~
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I'm glad we have this on loan from the library, because I plan on returning it tomorrow! My daughter loves it, but she's only 22mos and hopefully isn't picking up on how strange the storyline is. Other reviewers have summed it up, but I won't bother. I can't figure out whether Tallulah is demented or just pushy, but she sure freaks me out. I would rather my daughter learn to say "Tallulah, I'm busy, so I'll call YOU when I'm ready to play!".

This is probably one of the last Maisy books out there that we didn't own and we finally got it, despite a few negative reviews. I now understand those reviews- the story is absolutely silly. Maisy is taking a bath, Talullah comes over and wants to play but Maisy turns her away. Talullah returns because she REALLY wants to play and then runs up to the bathroom, sheds her clothes, hops in the bath with Maisy and they play! I'm not a prude but not only is this not realistic, it's a silly plot. I would not want my daughter's friends to be so insistent that they barge in and jump right into our home, let alone the bath! I found this a major turn off and we seriously love everything Maisy....There could have been so many other great paths this story went down about enjoying bathtime, hygiene, etc.

This is an incredibly weird book. We like almost all the Maisy books, but we do not read this one because it is truly strange and actually kind of disturbing.

The storyline is this: Maisy wants to take a bath, but her friend Tallulah keeps ringing the doorbell, wanting to play. The 2nd time Tallulah comes, Maisy arrives at the door, dripping wet in her bath towel. Tallulah brushes past Maisy, takes off her clothes, and jumps in the tub. Happily, the two friends play together in the tub.

I couldn't really identify with the characters in this book, nor will I encourage my daughter to identify with them. I know I won't allow my daughter to take naked baths with her friends, even if they are chickens.

simply splashing a true maisy adventure! a great tub time book & clean up is a breeze , leaves no ring around the tub only a smile on your face.