Maisy Takes a Bath by Lucy Cousins
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Book Reviews of Maisy Takes a Bath
Book Review: Nope.
Summary: 2 Stars
I have misgivings about this book.
As part of a reading program, I read "Maisy Takes a Bath" to a classroom of seventeen 4-5 year olds in a public school.
I talked with the kids about bubble bath and rubber duckies. I had them spot the rubber duck in the pictures, and being interrupted in the bath is something we can all relate to. So far, so good. But then after interrupting Maisy once, Maisy's friend Talleulah interrupts again, comes in the door without explanation, goes upstairs, takes off her clothes and gets into Maisy's bath.
The kids said "Ewww" in unison, and I felt the same. On the final page, Maisy and Talleulah are in the bath together and they say "Hooray!"
I've got no problem with these little characters sharing a bath. What didn't work for me was that someone would (1) walk into a house uninvited and (2) with no greeting, explanation, or invitation go upstairs and get into someone else's bath. The kids looked baffled/appalled by it. I couldn't find a talking point.
Suggestion: try other Maisy books.
Book Review: Not for All Maisy Fans
Summary: 2 Stars
I got this book for my daughter because she has enjoyed the other Maisy books. The bright colors and graphic drawings seem to really get her attention.
However, I was kind of weirded out by the storyline for this one. I am not super conservative or anything but the fact that Maisie answered the door in her towel bothered me. Plus, Maisy answers the door each time, not her mom or dad. Then, her friend runs upstairs and jumps in the tub with her. I just feel like this book wasn't very thought out and may reinforce reckless behavior.
I understand the difference between a children's book and real life but the Maisy books' express mission is to teach kids about the world around them and how to behave in it, and I just think this book fails on that point. But we have really enjoyed the other Maisy books and will buy other ones. This one just made me a little uncomfortable.
Book Review: Absurd story and we normally love Maisy!!
Summary: 2 Stars
This is probably one of the last Maisy books out there that we didn't own and we finally got it, despite a few negative reviews. I now understand those reviews- the story is absolutely silly. Maisy is taking a bath, Talullah comes over and wants to play but Maisy turns her away. Talullah returns because she REALLY wants to play and then runs up to the bathroom, sheds her clothes, hops in the bath with Maisy and they play! I'm not a prude but not only is this not realistic, it's a silly plot. I would not want my daughter's friends to be so insistent that they barge in and jump right into our home, let alone the bath! I found this a major turn off and we seriously love everything Maisy....There could have been so many other great paths this story went down about enjoying bathtime, hygiene, etc.Book Review: i returned the book
Summary: 2 Stars
i returned this maisy book although return shipping cost me more than the book. i was so disappointed i actually didn't care about it. how would you read this book to your valuable one? how could you explain the action of a character forcefully entering your home, taking off her (his) clothes and going in the bathtub with you? i do NOT recommend this particular book.Book Review: Maisy and her Disturbed Friend
Summary: 1 Stars
This is an incredibly weird book. We like almost all the Maisy books, but we do not read this one because it is truly strange and actually kind of disturbing.
The storyline is this: Maisy wants to take a bath, but her friend Tallulah keeps ringing the doorbell, wanting to play. The 2nd time Tallulah comes, Maisy arrives at the door, dripping wet in her bath towel. Tallulah brushes past Maisy, takes off her clothes, and jumps in the tub. Happily, the two friends play together in the tub.
I couldn't really identify with the characters in this book, nor will I encourage my daughter to identify with them. I know I won't allow my daughter to take naked baths with her friends, even if they are chickens.
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