The Tales of Tiptoes Lightly: The Bee Who Lost His Buzz, Pumpkin Crow, Lucy Goose and the Half-Egg [Paperback]

Reg Down (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2006

Tiptoes Lightly lives in an acorn high up in the branches of a Great Oak Tree. One morning she finds a note lying on her floor. It says: "Please help! Bee has lost his Buzz!". She and her friend, Jeremy Mouse, set off down Running River to help the hapless bee. Mr. Cactus, being extra grumpy, indeed, extra thorny, has snagged Bee's buzz on one of his thorns. Thus begins the adventure that takes Tiptoes to the house of Pine Cone and Pepper Pot (they're not at home - just yet), down to the sea to untangle Octopus (he's too young to count his legs properly and gets them mixed up), and even up to Snowy Mountain to find out from Jack Frost himself whether he is a gnome (Pepper Pot says he's a gnome because he makes crystals) or a fairy (Tiptoes says he's a fairy because he flies through the air). Jack Frost tells his own creation myth which answers the question in a powerful and striking way.

The Tales of Tiptoes Lightly is comprised of three adventures: 'The Bee who lost his Buzz', 'Pumpkin Crow' and 'Lucy Goose and the Half-egg.' Lavishly and lovingly illustrated by the artist-author, they are humorous, sanguine and droll. They are innocent and magical nature tales, suitable for reading to young children or for young children to read.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"I wish there were something like this when my two children were growing up. It's a wonderful book!" --Book Review Cafe

"Our preschooler hasn't been a big chapter book fan, but she routinely asked for another Tiptoes story."

"Borrow or Buy?: Buy! It's a great way to introduce the chapter book concept to young readers and will be a book that middle-readers will enjoy a second (or third) time around." --The Reading Tub Review --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Reg Down grew up in Canada, Namibia, South Africa and Ireland. After studying architecture in London, England, he trained as a eurythmist (an art of movement and gesture) in Southern England and Germany. The father of three, he has taught in Waldorf Schools in Australia, Canada and the United States for many years. Tales of Tiptoes Lightly arose out of his work with kindergarten and younger grades' children where Tiptoes and her companions became a favorite of both the students and teachers. In addition to teaching and performing eurythmy he is a colored shadow puppeteer. He is the author of Leaving Room for the Angels (AWSNA Press) a book on eurythmy and artistic pedagogy. Currently writing a book on color and gesture, he lives in Sacramento, California, teaching at the Camellia Waldorf School and Rudolf Steiner College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412042119
• ISBN-13: 978-1412042116
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #437,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Reg Down grew up in Canada, Namibia, South Africa and Ireland. He trained in eurythmy, an art of movement and gesture, in England and Germany. The father of three, he has been a eurythmist in Waldorf schools in Australia, Canada and the United States, as well as on the faculty at Rudolf Steiner College in Fair Oaks, California.

He is the author of eight children's books, most of them arising out of his work with kindergarten and the younger grades. He also has two professional titles: Leaving Room for the Angels, AWSNA Publications, an exploration of artistic pedagogy through the eyes of eurythmy, and Color and Gesture - the Inner Life of Color, Lightly Press.

He currently lives in Sacramento, California, writing, publishing, storytelling, puppeteering and generally hanging around and twiddling his thumbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A smashing success!!!, April 22, 2005

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Isa (British Columbia, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tales of Tiptoes Lightly: The Bee Who Lost His Buzz, Pumpkin Crow, Lucy Goose and the Half-Egg (Paperback)

"The Tales of Tiptoes Lightly" is an absolutely delightful little book of magical adventures. In today's world of technology and cartoons, Reg Down successfully creates a refreshing encounter with the brilliance of a child's world. The imaginative pictures, names, stories and characters blend into a canvas of wonder and delight suitable for the growing child and his imagination. I highly recommend this book to any parent who wishes their son or daughter to experience the wonders of childhood imaginings at their fullest and most vibrant.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent writing, January 24, 2009

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This review is from: The Tales of Tiptoes Lightly: The Bee Who Lost His Buzz, Pumpkin Crow, Lucy Goose and the Half-Egg (Paperback)

My 5 yr old daughter received this book from me for Christmas. The stories are very short (about 1-3 pages each) but so much is packed within each story. They are all age appropriate for any age; they are calming, interesting, and they draw the children in with their playful, magical characters and the expreiences that they all have. There is no one religious focus here so it is more than likely usable by all. There is a sense of respect for nature and spirituality. The stories should be read in order as one story tags the next. My daughter loved being read to and was able to read some herself since they are short. I enjoyed them as well and I highly recommend this series. We have already ordered another tiptoes book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bedtime Reading, December 2, 2006

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Kristine Hunt (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tales of Tiptoes Lightly: The Bee Who Lost His Buzz, Pumpkin Crow, Lucy Goose and the Half-Egg (Paperback)

My preschool children love this book. It works especially well at nap or bedtime, when each chapter can stand alone as a short story, but with a continuing story arc between chapters. The nature and fairy/gnome imagery works well within the Waldorf early childhood curriculum, and the stories have moments of humor to amuse parents as well.