No, No, Nicky (Viking Kestrel picture books) (Board book)

by Harriet Ziefert (Author), Richard Brown (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Nicky, the star of these board books, is a small gray-striped kitten with shoe button eyes. In No, No Nicky he goes after a goldfish, a hot pot, an electrical outlet and other off-limits items. But when he laps up his milk and goes to bed, he gets a "Yes, yes Nicky." Nicky's Friends include a cuddly baby, a boy and girl named Matt and Meg, a man and a lady (why not a "woman"?). In Let's Watch Nicky, the kitten jumps, stretches, scratches and eats, and finally decides to "watch you!" Brown's pictures show a winsome Nicky, in cozy surroundings. These books are short, funny and very much to the point. (6 months-3 years)
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal
ea. vol: illus. by Richard Brown. unpaged. Viking. 1986. BD $2.95. LC number unavailable. PreS Parents may be troubled by how the concepts of friendship and safety are explored in these full-color board books for very young children. The cat Nicky has friends that include a baby, other kittens, two children, a man on a park bench, an elderly woman who feeds him from her porch, and a puppy. Although each character falls under the umbrella of friend, the relationships are not clearly defined, and the book will not hold children's interest. In No, No Nicky, the cat is pictured near a hot stove, an electrical outlet, spilled paint, and a cupboard full of cleaning supplies, but there are no clues as to why the situation is dangerous. Much adult interpretation will be required to help children understand the dangerous scenarios. The book itself fails to help children discern what is safe. Maureen Wroblewski, Newark Public Lib . , N.Y.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Board book: 12 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (October 30, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670812978
• ISBN-13: 978-0670812974
• Product Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,284,696 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Simple, but entertaining for little ones, December 8, 2001

By A Customer

This book is good for the pre-reader. It is basically a picture book with the phrases "No no Nicky" repeated throughout the book, which is good since children like repetition. It is about a cat who gets into all kinds of trouble, for example, in the kitchen he knocks over some pots, etc., etc. My 3 year old loved this book for the longest time, mostly for the pictures I think. Basically it doesn't have a lot of substance but is nonetheless fun.

4.0 out of 5 stars No, No Nicky, October 24, 2004

By	L. Allen (Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

All of my children adored this book. It's simple style and wording encouraged them to "read" the book. It was also valuable to teach them common dangers. Of course some reinforcement and explanation from mom and dad is required to get the full benefit.