Mrs. Wishy-Washy [Board book]

Joy Cowley (Author), Elizabeth Fuller (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up

Cow, Pig, and Duck are playing in the mud, when along comes Mrs. Wishy-Washy. "Oh lovely mud," think the three friends. But Mrs. Wishy-Washy says, "Just LOOK at you!" and washes them clean: wishy-washy, wishy-washy.

But what do you think happens the moment Mrs. Wishy-Washy turns her back on this mud-loving trio? Better have a scrub brush ready!

Children around the world have laughed at the fastidious Mrs. Wishy-Washy as they first discover the joy of reading. A perfect introduction to the delightful storytelling of Joy Cowley.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Board book: 16 pages
• Publisher: Philomel (May 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399233911
• ISBN-13: 978-0399233913
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loved by children, the favorite on the shelf., September 29, 1999

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[e-mail] (Mesquite, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mrs. Wishy-Washy (Board book)

Be prepared to read it over and over again. The pre-schoolers laugh and giggle. They love to say "Wishy-Washy" and can't wait til the next page that opens up. A short enough book, even your littlest reader knows the next page.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must for any one working with young children., May 31, 2001

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"tanisha_allison" (Baton Rouge, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mrs. Wishy-Washy (Board book)

I first came across this book while student teaching and fell in love instantly. I have used it for many theme units - letter (W), farm unit, and rhyming words unit. I have even made flannel board pieces to go along with the story and put in my literacy centers. My supervising teachers loved the flannel pieces so much they had me make them some also. You children/students will love this book and will in time learn to read it themselves, just as my kindergartners did. GET THIS BOOK :).

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ms Wishy-Washy is a delightful book for new readers., October 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Mrs. Wishy-Washy (Paperback)

Ms Wishy-Washy is a colorful picture book for new readers. The cow, pig, and duck see the mud, and they wade, roll, and waddle in it. Ms Wishy-Washy then scrubs each animal clean. Then guess what the animals do next?

The book presents one word change per page and gives the new reader enough repetitions so that the reader learns the repeated words. The illustrations are marvelous. Children love this book, but so do adults.