Tumford's Rude Noises

by Nancy Tillman

Tumford isn’t really a terrible cat. It’s just, like many children, Tum loves to make loud noises. But today, his parents are not in the mood. They have friends coming over and Tummy isn’t just loud. No, Tumford is rude!

This charming tale from the multiple New York Times bestselling author Nancy Tillman is sure to delight readers everywhere, as she once again reaffirms that – no matter how much trouble you may get into – you are loved.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Cats, Childrens, Storytime, Fiction, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 8, 2012

About the author

Nancy Tillman created her first book, "On the Night You Were Born," to convey to children at an early and impressionable age, "You are the one and only ever you." Since then, Nancy has written and illustrated several bestselling books. She also illustrated It's Time to Sleep, My Love, with Eric Metaxas. Together, Nancy's books have sold in the millions. A former advertising executive, Tillman now writes and illustrates full-time.

Whether she is creating books that remind children of their own unique wonder, or teaching life lessons through an accident prone cat named Tumford, all of Nancy's books feature one important message. You are loved. She lives in Tualatin, Oregon.

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Reviews

[Kaethe · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is part of my 365 Kids Books challenge. For an explanation see my review for 101 Amazing Facts about Australia You can see all the books on their own shelf.

The art is good: the bright colors and sharp edges, the strong sense of depth, and all the white. But damn, the patriarchy is strong in this one. From the opening lines "Tumford Stoutt, like most little boys, liked to be silly and liked to make noise." That is some lazy-ass bullshit right there. Fart jokes don't amuse me, but why the hell are there three pair of white adult women's legs in stilettos and 50s style skirts? And now here's another pair of pale legs in a skirt as well as - I'm not sure if those are supposed to be bobby socks or some sort of spats with, again, bright red shoes. How come Georgy gets to wear 21st century clothes but the women are escapees from some Beaver parody?

I like the closing line of the book: "You are loved." which is nice. But no, Tillman is not for me.

[Suburban Homeschooler · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wanted to like this more. I like the lesson of learning when it's ok to be loud and when you need to be quiet, and Tumford as a character and drawing is lovely. But a gassy cat at a party, does not a classy book make.

[Donalyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too heavy-handed in its message.

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book with adorable illustrations and most kids will understand how doing rude and crazy things gets you into trouble. I think boys will relate to this more readily than girls and will probably burst out laughing over Tumford's ultimate error - farting! I loved the illustration of the poor little guy standing in the time-out corner. But Tumford realizes he overdid it and his humans forgive him and pick him up and love him. A little over preachy at the end, but the part where his humans promise him that he can sometimes be silly in private was a good thought. Boys need to be wild and crazy at times, especially with each other.

[Clwseattle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tumford's Rude Noises is a silly fun way to teach little ones some of the nuances of proper behavior in way that will not only make them giggle but also understand. The faces Tum makes are perfect for the rhymes.

I actually like Tumford's Rude Noises better than Tumford the Terrible.

"And the Stoutts loved him madly from whickers to toes,
just like I love you. . .
as everyone knows."

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book, and the illustrations are quite charming, but the text just doesn't match the charming illustrations. I found the rhyming scheme forced, and, more detrimentally, the moral as subtle as a sledgehammer.

[Jessie Drew · Rating 3 out of 5]

“It was an OKAY book.”-Wolfie

[Katharine · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars, rounded up for cute illustrations

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 year old adores this book

Tumford is a cat. A very rude cat. Watch as he goes through his day, making rude noises.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tumford makes loud sounds and rude noises all Tuesday long. He lands in time out and learns there's a time and place for loud sounds and rude noises.

[Kathryn]

That cover! *squeeee*

[Tracy Mabry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and rhymey!

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Attention-seeking students. Making noises & being loud.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tumford Stoutt, the mischievous feline first encountered in Tumford the Terrible, is back in this funny book. In the rhyming text and charming illustrations, Tumford is making quite a lot of noise while slurping his water and carrying on. The final straw comes when he farts as guests are arriving. Tumford lands in hot water, and realizes, just like readers will, that sometimes it is not a good idea to draw attention to yourself. Still, the author goes to great pains to point out that he is loved even when he misbehaves. Gosh! Tumford reminds me so much of some of my cats who race around the house, seemingly knocking things down on purpose.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a fair lesson learner for how certain noises are not always appropriate. While I can see this as a tool to work with young children I also feel it could have been better.
The lessons seemed glossed over and the learning process way too exaggerated.
The pictures were cute, some funny even. Tumford's expressions give him a great personality. Overall, not a bad book. A child might have some fun with it, but it doesn't seem like it will make the favorite list of any child or parent I know of. However, a parent may embellish on the story some to make it more educationally successful. So, overall, an okay read.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tumford is making too much noise! His burping and slurping get him into trouble. Can you help him get out of it?

The rhythm and rhyme are well done. I like how Tillman asks the reader to whisper in Tumford's ear. I was a little confused about what Tumford did to land him in the big trouble, but I think the symbols I automatically interpreted as swearing were actually mean to be Tumford farting.

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I LOVE TUMFORD...a silly wild little boy cat who gets into all kinds of mishaps seeking the 'wrong kind of attention.' He needs your help in learning that sometimes when we want attention from our grown ups, we don't always get the 'right' kind. This is a precious story about learning lessons for all preschoolers and primary grades.

[Jeanette]

Audience: Primary
Genre: Comedy
Tumford is quite a cat! In this book, we meet Tumford in all of his noise-making glory. Tumford has to learn a tough lesson on different times of attention. The highlight of this book for me was all of the amazing illustrations, like the cute chick drinking water with him.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

So the author is equating Tumford to little boys. And little boys and girls are noisy. I don't see what the problem is. He blows bubbles and slurps, he giggles and burps. He does these things for attention. So do kids. Cute book with adorable illustrations.

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the title, art and idea are so cute, but my son and I found the text too preachy. I think it works better as a wordless book. Tumford's expressions and poses are very funny. I found the art technique mesmerizing too. Very curious how the author does the photo collage work.

[Maria Shuffit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute book about Tumford, who we met in a previous book by the same author. I read this book while pregnant with my son, as I've been reading picture books aloud to him in the womb, and he started moving around like crazy while I read this one! Seems he enjoyed it as much as I did!

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cat book, but Tumford is so darn cute and needs you to help him to learn that all attention is not good, that manners are important and you're always loved.

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I could give my cats a "time out" when they are rude and obnoxious! Instead they get away with murder.

[Jayna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story about an attention wanting cat. Kind of cute, but the pictures of the cat are kind of creepy.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lesson: making rude noises to get attention gets you the wrong kind of attention

I like that there was a message, see above. I liked the artwork. It was light and fun hearted.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

My 6-year-old son found this book way more humorous than I did. It was cute though.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Describes how Tumford the cat tests the patience of his parents by making loud and rude noises that compel a lesson in manners before company arrives.

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't really love the illustrations in this book, but the story is kind of funny, I guess. I feel like it might be one that kids would find more entertaining than I do...

[Beth Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second Tumford book is even better than the first. I really like the way Tillman draws the listener in to the story by having him/her talk to Tumford directly.

[Robin Raines-Bond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tummy is back learning new lessons to make him a better boy, I mean cat. Love the pics and words.