by Michelle Hand for TWU Course Literature for Children and Young Adults
Lewin, Betsy. 2010. WHERE IS TIPPY TOES?. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. ISBN
9781416938088
This is a picture book with unexpected page layouts and is about
the mystery of where the cat, Tippy Toes, goes at night. Everyone can see where
she is during the day but does anyone know where Tippy Toes wanders off at
night? One little boy does.
Critical Analysis
Betsy Lewin uses die cut pages to pique interest and leads into
the next page. She creates a cat's world that makes the audience anxious to turn
the page see where Tippy Toes goes next. This book entices and invites young
readers to actively participate in Tippy Toe's day and promotes dialogue to
guess where he's going or what he's up to.
The artwork is bright and colorful and innovative with cut outs.
The rhyming text is simple and incorporates appropriate page turns to build
anticipation and she also uses questions to encourage active participation.
I highly recommend this book to young readers who love cats and/or have a cat. The story and artwork will be familiar and very similar to a cat's routine and habits he/s he owns or knows.
Review Excerpt(s)
"A cute kitty, a resonant text, and some entertaining peekaboo reveals—what more could a toddler want?" DS --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Sept. 2010
"This cat's sun up to sun down routine makes an excellent choice for those looking for a new bedtime story".—Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada
Connections
*Great read for bedtime*
*Can be used during a conversation with young children about having and taking care of a pet*
Other books for children about cats and pet routines:
Litwin, Eric. Dean, James, Ill. PETE THE CAT AND HIS FOUR GROOVY BUTTONS. ISBN: 978-0062110589
Merioux, Paulie. GRANDMA, CAN I HAVE A PET? ISBN: 978-0615744728
9781416938088
This is a picture book with unexpected page layouts and is about
the mystery of where the cat, Tippy Toes, goes at night. Everyone can see where
she is during the day but does anyone know where Tippy Toes wanders off at
night? One little boy does.
Critical Analysis
Betsy Lewin uses die cut pages to pique interest and leads into
the next page. She creates a cat's world that makes the audience anxious to turn
the page see where Tippy Toes goes next. This book entices and invites young
readers to actively participate in Tippy Toe's day and promotes dialogue to
guess where he's going or what he's up to.
The artwork is bright and colorful and innovative with cut outs.
The rhyming text is simple and incorporates appropriate page turns to build
anticipation and she also uses questions to encourage active participation.
I highly recommend this book to young readers who love cats and/or have a cat. The story and artwork will be familiar and very similar to a cat's routine and habits he/s he owns or knows.
Review Excerpt(s)
"A cute kitty, a resonant text, and some entertaining peekaboo reveals—what more could a toddler want?" DS --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Sept. 2010
"This cat's sun up to sun down routine makes an excellent choice for those looking for a new bedtime story".—Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada
Connections
*Great read for bedtime*
*Can be used during a conversation with young children about having and taking care of a pet*
Other books for children about cats and pet routines:
Litwin, Eric. Dean, James, Ill. PETE THE CAT AND HIS FOUR GROOVY BUTTONS. ISBN: 978-0062110589
Merioux, Paulie. GRANDMA, CAN I HAVE A PET? ISBN: 978-0615744728
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