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Miss Twiggley's Tree
Why did Miss Twiggley live in a tree? Why did she send her dog, Puss, out to do the shopping? Why did she always run away and hide when people came to visit? And it was rumored that Miss Twiggley had even more peculiar habits...
Old Miss Twiggley, Was friendly with bears. "They shed on the sofa," she said, "But who cares?"
And was it true, as the mayor's wife had heard, th
...moreHardcover, 44 pages
Published
November 1st 2002
by Purple House Press
(first published 1966)
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Oh, what a delight!!! Vintage charm of the highest quality!
"Funny Miss Twiggley
Lived in a tree
With a dog named Puss
And a color TV.
She did what she liked,
And she liked what she did,
But when company came
Miss Twiggley hid."
Consequently, many of the townsfolk think she is odd. And the wife of the mayor even thinks there ought to be a law against people living in trees.
But when a great storm comes and floods the town, Miss Twiggley's is the only house above water. As Miss Twiggley learns, "When emerg...more
"Funny Miss Twiggley
Lived in a tree
With a dog named Puss
And a color TV.
She did what she liked,
And she liked what she did,
But when company came
Miss Twiggley hid."
Consequently, many of the townsfolk think she is odd. And the wife of the mayor even thinks there ought to be a law against people living in trees.
But when a great storm comes and floods the town, Miss Twiggley's is the only house above water. As Miss Twiggley learns, "When emerg...more
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I happened upon this book while shelving and fell in love with it. Miss Twiggley is an eccentic woman who lives in a tree house with her dog, Puss, and prefers the company of bears to the gossipy townfolk. When a hurricane with heavy rains floods the town, they all end up in Mrs. Twiggley's tree house and learn a new respect for her different lifestyle. Told in rhyme, it is a lovely story about accepting each other for who we are and coming toegether in time of need. I loved the detailed illustr...more
May 23, 2012
Lisa Vegan
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
kids who like trees & tree houses, rhyming stories, dogs, stories about community
Recommended to Lisa by:
Kathryn
This story and its pictures are delightful and charming and funny and sweet. It has a fabulous message, but it doesn’t overwhelm the very entertaining story.
This is one I’d have read over and over and over when I was a kid, or asked that it be repeatedly read to me. Though it was first published over 45 years ago, I just recently learned of it, thanks to friends here at Goodreads.
I adore the detailed and colorful illustrations.
The story rhyme is really engaging. A woman and her dog are by cho...more
This is one I’d have read over and over and over when I was a kid, or asked that it be repeatedly read to me. Though it was first published over 45 years ago, I just recently learned of it, thanks to friends here at Goodreads.
I adore the detailed and colorful illustrations.
The story rhyme is really engaging. A woman and her dog are by cho...more
Dec 20, 2011
Needleroozer
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of eccenric older women
Shelves:
kids-picture-books
In this funny little story told in verse, a shy and eccentric older woman lives in a sweet little tree house with her dog. When a hurricane hits her town, she makes friends with the townspeople who thought she was weird until she takes them in.
The strangest part of the book is that Miss Twiggley hangs out with bears, and they stay around in her tree house with all the townspeople. I don't know why the author had to complicate a perfectly nice story with a perfectly nice lesson in friendship by...more
The strangest part of the book is that Miss Twiggley hangs out with bears, and they stay around in her tree house with all the townspeople. I don't know why the author had to complicate a perfectly nice story with a perfectly nice lesson in friendship by...more
Long is the list of books that I have loved. Long is the list of books that have captured me. But on the list of books that have changed my life there is only one. Miss Twiggley taught me to be brave, and kind, and to give others a chance (even if they are mean and scary). And that the best of friends can be found in the strangest of places. She taught me life lessons that I use daily. And as I read Miss Twiggley's Tree to my children i pray that they learn from her all that I did. I'm not asham...more
"Funny Miss Twiggley lived in a tree
with a dog named Puss and a color TV.
She did what she liked
and she liked what she did.
But when company came...Miss Twiggley hid."
With that poetic beginning, Dorothea Warren Fox takes young readers through Miss Twiggley's evolution from a kindly, shy eccentric to local hero, with some lessons on treating others as you would be treated.
When Miss Twiggley's town is flooded from "a wild hurricane," people and pets take to boats made of whatever floats by. They end...more
with a dog named Puss and a color TV.
She did what she liked
and she liked what she did.
But when company came...Miss Twiggley hid."
With that poetic beginning, Dorothea Warren Fox takes young readers through Miss Twiggley's evolution from a kindly, shy eccentric to local hero, with some lessons on treating others as you would be treated.
When Miss Twiggley's town is flooded from "a wild hurricane," people and pets take to boats made of whatever floats by. They end...more
This is a very entertaining story about a lady who lives in a thee and doesn't talk to the town people. When there is a terrible storm one day the neighbors stay in her tree with her and learn a new respect for her lifestyle. This is also a rhyming book so I would use it to teach about rhyming while teaching the lesson that we shouldn't judge others just because they live differently than we do. It also talks about coming together in a time of need. The illustrations are great as well!
The pictures sort of remind me of Fletcher Hatched or a Cranberry Thanksgiving. This is an older book, but my son really enjoyed the pictures and the story. The shy and rather odd Miss Twiggley lives in a tree house but doesn't really know anyone in town (and vice versa)... that is until the town floods and everyone in town comes to stay with her and her dog, Puss, in the treehouse.
"Funny Miss Twiggley lived in a tree
with a dog named Puss and a color TV.
She did what she liked
and she liked what she did.
But when company came...Miss Twiggley hid."
A wonderful beginning to an amazing book, I had it memorized as a child, and so did my own children. We all wanted to live in that treehouse with Miss Twiggley.
with a dog named Puss and a color TV.
She did what she liked
and she liked what she did.
But when company came...Miss Twiggley hid."
A wonderful beginning to an amazing book, I had it memorized as a child, and so did my own children. We all wanted to live in that treehouse with Miss Twiggley.
One of my very favorite books as a child. I just remembered it recently and ordered it off of Amazon. We read it today and it brought back so many memories. I love the rhyming and A, as an animal lover, enjoyed Miss Twiggly's dog Puss, who acts human. A sweet story with a good little message at the end.
Suggested by a parent as her favorite book because of its story which is about an eccentric woman who lives in a tree with her dog who does all the grocery shopping. It sounds silly, but it's a nice book about appreciating those who we think are different when in reality, are just like everyone else.
Sweet story about helping others in their time of need, and I love the old-timey feel of the illustrations. I just wish the text could have been tightened up. Aside from it being too wordy, I also felt like it took too long to get to the meat of the story, then the ending felt rushed.
This was one of my brothers favorite books growing up, my Mom still has it...I guess i liked it too because i could read it word for word right now just thinking about it. The book she has has to be at least 40 years old...hard to believe.
One of Jim's favorite books from his childhood. He did ILL since Enoch Pratt didn't have a copy. This is a sweet story about a quirky woman, her charming dog Puss, and a town that learns to appreciate Miss Twiggley's treehouse.
Miss T lives in a tree, and does things differently than others. She keeps to herself, and the people of the town think she is a nuisance until a terrible storm comes, and she warmly opens her tree house to everyone.
My favorite children's book EVER. I bought myself a new copy, since all our kids books went to my brother's kids. Purple House Press, bless them, put out an anniversary copy.
Brilliant book. Perfect illustrations and perfect writing. I need to find a copy for myself so I can read this to my kids (and thus get to enjoy it once again).
This is my favorite children's book. A great lesson about accepting others for who they are...and accepting yourself, too....all in rhyme! I love it.
This is a charming, lovely, and funny story. But I mostly recommend reading it as an example of perfect rhyme and meter, used perfectly, in my opinion.
One of my absolute all-time favorite children's books - so sweet, with such a good message. This is NOT to be missed!
This was a cute story, but the sing-songy rhyming did bother me a bit over time.
This lengthy poem, divided into stanzas, was illustrated by the author.
Sep 22, 2012
Kathleen
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My childhood favorite. I read this each year to my new students.
Jun 11, 2009
Ehbluemle Bluemle
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Miss Twiggley's tree by Dorothea Warren Fox (1966)
Very sweet book, lots of imagination. I read it over and over when I was little!
My favorite book as a child. Just couldn't get enough!
this is a great read out loud book
Best book ever, all time.
This is a whimsical tale about an eccentric woman who lives in a tree with her dog. She is shy around people, but not bears. The narrative is rhyming and has a lyrical, Dr. Seuss-like rhythm to it. The illustrations are quite humorous and nicely detailed.
Overall, I thought this was an entertaining tale that is fun to read aloud. I didn't realize that the book was first published before I was even born, and I think it really has a timeless quality. We really enjoyed reading this book together.
Overall, I thought this was an entertaining tale that is fun to read aloud. I didn't realize that the book was first published before I was even born, and I think it really has a timeless quality. We really enjoyed reading this book together.
My favorite childhood book!
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Dorothea Warren was born on January 31, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Birmingham-Southern College, married Charles Fox in 1940 and had four children. She worked as a commercial artist and illustrator.
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