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Tabitha Posy Was Ever So Nosy
Tabitha Posy is ever so nosy, but on a trip to the zoo she discovers there are some times when it is better not to be too curious with oversized cats!
Written in rhyme, this is another 'Ever So' story about a larger than life character from the town of Hamilton Shady.
Written in rhyme, this is another 'Ever So' story about a larger than life character from the town of Hamilton Shady.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2013
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April 27, 2014
This picture book is the second in the Hamilton Shady series of stories. Having adored the first one I was delighted to discover that this book is just as wonderful. As with Mrs MacCready, Tabitha Posy is another cautionary tale told in rhyme, this time about the perils of being too inquisitive. I can imagine many a knowing parent or teacher suppressing a wry smile as they read through the book. I can also envision the scene as their children listen, or read along, enthralled as Tabitha becomes increasingly nosey before learning an important life lesson. As with the first in the Ever So stories, Julie Fulton’s excellent narrative is complemented by Jona Jung’s bright and humorous illustrations. Another book to treasure.
December 26, 2023
Just lovely...
March 12, 2013
Helen for www.bigbooklittlebook.com
Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
We were given this and as soon as she laid eyes on it my just three year old wanted it read to her. We read it, and read it again and have now read it quite a few times since. As it is written in rhyme and I find those stories very catchy I am nearly at the point where I can recite it all! But the point is that she loves it!
This is a picture book with humour and plenty to talk about on every page. Tabitha Posy is so nosey that the neighbours hide from her, even leaving shoes on the steps like Cinderella in their efforts to get away. She is never where she is meant to be, or paying attention to what she should be; she lies on the classroom floor looking at a spider whilst her teacher is talking. She doesn’t take any notice of instructions, preferring to find out for herself; climbing into the tiger enclosure at the zoo to see if the tiger has been fed, and (as my daughter will tell you) with the big bad wolf watching (greedily!). Her desire to know leads her into big trouble! Much of these things are told as much through the pictures as through the text and it is definitely the eye-catching, colourful and funny illustrations that have grabbed my daughter’s attention and her comments.
As I mentioned the story is told in rhyme and is easy to read. Again there is humour and fun for adults and children. Tabitha does get eaten by the tiger (very funny picture) and is in his tummy until she tickles him with a feather and he doesn’t like it so he spits her out. She then has to have a shower from an elephant to clean her up! Brilliant! I loved the imagination in this. In the end there is a moral to the story as Tabitha concedes she should use books to find out some things and not first hand experience. You could make up your own morals too, if you wished to discuss with your child listening and doing what they are told! The humour in this means the moral side is not overly prominent.
Verdict: This book has gone down a treat in our house, I’ll be keeping an eye out for any more in this series.
Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
We were given this and as soon as she laid eyes on it my just three year old wanted it read to her. We read it, and read it again and have now read it quite a few times since. As it is written in rhyme and I find those stories very catchy I am nearly at the point where I can recite it all! But the point is that she loves it!
This is a picture book with humour and plenty to talk about on every page. Tabitha Posy is so nosey that the neighbours hide from her, even leaving shoes on the steps like Cinderella in their efforts to get away. She is never where she is meant to be, or paying attention to what she should be; she lies on the classroom floor looking at a spider whilst her teacher is talking. She doesn’t take any notice of instructions, preferring to find out for herself; climbing into the tiger enclosure at the zoo to see if the tiger has been fed, and (as my daughter will tell you) with the big bad wolf watching (greedily!). Her desire to know leads her into big trouble! Much of these things are told as much through the pictures as through the text and it is definitely the eye-catching, colourful and funny illustrations that have grabbed my daughter’s attention and her comments.
As I mentioned the story is told in rhyme and is easy to read. Again there is humour and fun for adults and children. Tabitha does get eaten by the tiger (very funny picture) and is in his tummy until she tickles him with a feather and he doesn’t like it so he spits her out. She then has to have a shower from an elephant to clean her up! Brilliant! I loved the imagination in this. In the end there is a moral to the story as Tabitha concedes she should use books to find out some things and not first hand experience. You could make up your own morals too, if you wished to discuss with your child listening and doing what they are told! The humour in this means the moral side is not overly prominent.
Verdict: This book has gone down a treat in our house, I’ll be keeping an eye out for any more in this series.
April 6, 2014
This is the second in the Ever So series but the third book my children and I have read. We’ve loved all three of them but this was our favorite! We enjoyed reading about the consequences of Tabitha Posy’s nosy behavior. I won’t spoil the ending but suffice it to say she won’t be nosy at the zoo again anytime soon! The book is such a fun cautionary tale with the same great rhyme and bold, vivid illustrations as the other two in the series.
April 7, 2016
This is the second in the Ever So series but the third book my children and I have read. We’ve loved all three of them but this was our favorite! We enjoyed reading about the consequences of Tabitha Posy’s nosy behavior. I won’t spoil the ending but suffice it to say she won’t be nosy at the zoo again anytime soon! The book is such a fun cautionary tale with the same great rhyme and bold, vivid illustrations as the other two in the series.
March 29, 2014
In Tabitha Posy Was Ever So Nosy, Tabitha learns through a school trip that a zoo can be quite the dangerous place when one is too curious. Bright, cheerful illustrations complement the fun-to-read rhymes. This second book of the Ever So series is as delightful as the others and perfect for story time. A fun picture book!
July 15, 2015
Tabitha Posy is a character children will LOVE! ...and the fact that this rhyming tale is set in a zoo is an added bonus. Beware: there's an unexpected twist near the end that had us on the edge of our seats! As well as a knock out story, Julie Fulton's verse rolls off the tongue and is a wonder to read. Looking forward to the next in the series already!
February 25, 2013
A rhyming story about a little girl who annoys those around her by asking too many questions. Eventually it occurs to her that rather than ask questions she can look up information for herself in books. Could possibly be used as an early introduction to research.
July 7, 2017
A brightly illustrated book written in rhyme which is easy to read to the kids.
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