A funny, finger-wagging rhyme with some very good advice: never tease a weasel, because teasing isn't nice! Rather, kids should do nice thin...
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Aug 05, 2010
Bryan
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And never judge a book by its cover....
because my daughter wanted me to read this book to her for a bedtime story, and I thought it looked terribly dreary. (We have the original printing, bought in a bunch of books at a yard sale, and stored here at the lake). And yes, based on the cover, this book looked dull.
But what great rhymes! This is very, very good. A lot of fun to read to her, and she enjoyed it a lot.
because my daughter wanted me to read this book to her for a bedtime story, and I thought it looked terribly dreary. (We have the original printing, bought in a bunch of books at a yard sale, and stored here at the lake). And yes, based on the cover, this book looked dull.
But what great rhymes! This is very, very good. A lot of fun to read to her, and she enjoyed it a lot.
Dec 17, 2011
Melanie
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The author tries to get across the point that it's never nice to tease by interspersing several verses of "Never tease a weasel, because teasing isn't nice," with phrases like "give a pig a wig," "make a goat a coat," etc. Not effectively done.
If the goal of storytime is to make a child laugh, this should do the trick. But don't use it for lesson-teaching.
If the goal of storytime is to make a child laugh, this should do the trick. But don't use it for lesson-teaching.
Aug 03, 2010
Teresa
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Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! I am so excited to learn this has been reprinted, as my 1964 copy is VERY worn!
This is a DELIGHTFUL picture/rhyming book that makes "being nice" the obvious choice when dealing with weasels. My children all LOVED it as much as I did and as much as every child who ever saw it.
I have no idea if the new edition has the same wonderful, vivid illustrations with bright solid backgrounds, but it is a "must read" for kids by its rhythmic text More...
This is a DELIGHTFUL picture/rhyming book that makes "being nice" the obvious choice when dealing with weasels. My children all LOVED it as much as I did and as much as every child who ever saw it.
I have no idea if the new edition has the same wonderful, vivid illustrations with bright solid backgrounds, but it is a "must read" for kids by its rhythmic text More...
Jan 19, 2011
Jenny
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My mom used to read this to my siblings and me when we were young. Every thing she got to the line "never tease a weasel" she'd poke us. For nostalgia reasons I bought her the newer edition of this book but the one we were read probably came out in the 70s or 80s.
Nov 18, 2010
Julie
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The rhyming in this book makes for a bit of slightly more obscure vocabulary for kid, but it is still very cute and funny. The illustrator is known best perhaps for his cartoons in the New Yorker. Could lead to a good discussion with kids about teasing, in general.
Mar 23, 2009
Elaine
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I love this book! I remember it from when I was little. It was out of print for a long time and I am so happy it is available again.
"Never tease a weasel
Not even once or twice.
The weasel will not like it,
And teasing isn't nice!"
"Never tease a weasel
Not even once or twice.
The weasel will not like it,
And teasing isn't nice!"
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Nov 04, 2009
Zak
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Great rhymes (some off-the-wall) and fun pictures in my copy, which is actually a first edition from 1964, so I can't vouch for the illustrations in the newer version. Very cute overall.
Jun 17, 2010
Jim
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YES YES YES
six star book
i first read this book in the sixties (okay, Mom read it to me) and still use the phrase "never tease a weasel" when things go wrong or are about to.
six star book
i first read this book in the sixties (okay, Mom read it to me) and still use the phrase "never tease a weasel" when things go wrong or are about to.
Apr 04, 2010
Julie
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I was introduced to this book in my late teenage years by a friend of mine and completely fell in love with the simple message it delivers. Thus began my quest to acquire a copy of my very own...which led to my nieces and nephews alll wanting copies and frantic searches on eBay. Honestly, why this was out of print for so long is beyond me! I haven't seen the reprint, but I hear the illustrations are nothing like the original, which is a shame.
Never Tease a Weasel is one of those boo More...
Never Tease a Weasel is one of those boo More...
Aug 07, 2011
Charlotte
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Through improbable, rhymes Soule explains why one should not tease a weasel. Useful and fun way to discuss why teasing is a bad idea.
Jul 18, 2009
My copy was published in 1964 by Parent's Magazine Press. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 64-12353
Jul 25, 2010
Greg
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Loved it as a kid, and remember reading it to my nephew and niece who also loved it...
Jan 15, 2012
Kristen
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A book I read as a child and still remember. A fun book to read to my kids.
Aug 28, 2010
Kimberly
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This is a vintage kids' book that has been republished in recent years. Unfortunately, the text was paired with new illustrations for the republication. Having read both versions, I far prefer the older one and just purchased a vintage copy to add to our home library.
Oct 15, 2008
Nelly
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Nice typography and line quality in illustrations. Great rhyme scheme and rhythm.
Out of 5.
Illustrations : 5
Content : 5
Originality : 5
Humor : 4
Age Level : 0-100
Out of 5.
Illustrations : 5
Content : 5
Originality : 5
Humor : 4
Age Level : 0-100
Sep 27, 2008
Jenna
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I love this book. At my Aunt Susan's she had in her library and every time I would grab it and read it. I kind of remember little pieces from over 20 years ago.
Apr 01, 2008
Jill
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Love this book! I first owned an old copy from '64 and loved the little story. This particular one is the newly illustrated 2007 version - great pictures!
Jul 23, 2007
Jennie
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A funny story that will make both children and adults laugh out loud. The illustrations of the pig in a pink wig and the goat in a coat are just perfect.
Nov 27, 2007
Amy
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So cute! Love the rhymes, is fun to read out loud to little kids; I do like the older edition's illustrations better though!
Mar 03, 2011
Melissa
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My very favorite book when I was a preschooler, made all the more wonderful by the art of the inimitable George Booth.
Apr 18, 2008
Tricia
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another one that i just don't get. lots of rhymes, cute pictures but wouldn't readaloud and lost my interest.
Jul 06, 2008
galaxy
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oh, probably the best book ever written, with the best loving-kindness advice ever given...
