The Tub People

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Summary: I have mixed emotions...
Review: I am a bit torn about this book... the illustrations are very cute, and it is an interesting well written story, but I don't know exactly how I feel about the story... it is a bit scary, and I can see how some children would have to be reassured about this story... it does have a happy ending, but I think you should evaluate your own child's emotions and personality before reading this story to them... I own it, but it won't be a first read to my children... I will wait till I determine each child's reactions to other things...

Rating:
Summary: I have mixed emotions...
Review: I am a bit torn about this book... the illustrations are very cute, and it is an interesting well written story, but I don't know exactly how I feel about the story... it is a bit scary, and I can see how some children would have to be reassured about this story... it does have a happy ending, but I think you should evaluate your own child's emotions and personality before reading this story to them... I own it, but it won't be a first read to my children... I will wait till I determine each child's reactions to other things...

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Summary: I thought it was dorky, but my 3-year old loves it
Review: I have to buy this book after borrowing it from the library. My daughter always has me read it 2 or 3 times in row. Although the first time we read it, was a bit dramatic for her. We got to the "heavy drama part" in the story, and I heard a whimper from my daughter. I turned and saw her lip quivering, and her eyes filling up with tears. I hurried up and explained, "Don't worry honey -- he gets saved--he gets saved." And then we flipped a couple pages ahead. "See, the Tub Child is back with his family." And so she was quickly reassured. As soon as we finished the story, her response was, "Read it Again! Read it Again!" And no more tears. But she still always flips ahead to the page where the Tub Child is back with his family!

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Summary: I thought it was dorky, but my 3-year old loves it
Review: I have to buy this book after borrowing it from the library. My daughter always has me read it 2 or 3 times in row. Although the first time we read it, was a bit dramatic for her. We got to the "heavy drama part" in the story, and I heard a whimper from my daughter. I turned and saw her lip quivering, and her eyes filling up with tears. I hurried up and explained, "Don't worry honey -- he gets saved--he gets saved." And then we flipped a couple pages ahead. "See, the Tub Child is back with his family." And so she was quickly reassured. As soon as we finished the story, her response was, "Read it Again! Read it Again!" And no more tears. But she still always flips ahead to the page where the Tub Child is back with his family!

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Summary: My children loved it!
Review: I love the way the words and the pictures in this book interact, and how my children are challenged to figure out what is happening from a realistic perspective while at the same time experiencing real issues on the fantasy side of the story. My children ask and think about the "bath child", but they are not scared. I love this book.

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Summary: The topic of this book is loss.
Review: It seems that many people enjoy this title, some are confused by it and yet others dislike it. I would like to ask parents to read or listen to the material they are buying for their children ahead of time so that there are no surprises. My three year old son enjoys this story at home as well as at preschool. It does have a happy ending but when you think about it, this book is about loss. In time all of our children will learn about loss in their lives in many different ways. This is a great story to have at home or school.

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Summary: The topic of this book is loss.
Review: My two-and-a-half year old daughter and I really enjoy this book, although she often has to reassure herself that "it's not scary." In addition to being a great, exciting read, it has also acted as a wonderful springboard to her own imaginative play. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: What a mistake!
Review: Our little girl was introduced to "the tub people" at the age of 2 1/2 while in pre-school. The story suggests to the child that that large animate objects can slip unnoticed down drains and that families can be split up without warning. After having this book read to her, our child refused to allow any of her toys, or the soap, or the shampoo, to remain anywhere near the bathtub when she was bathing. She was afraid that they would go down the drain like the toy child in the story! Further, she became afraid to go swimming, as she thought that she herself might go down the pool drain. Luckily, we have been able to work through her fears, partly by keeping her away from this book. Needless to say, I would not recomend this book to any parent of a child under 3 1/2.

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Summary: A childhood favorite
Review: This book was one of my favorites as a child. It has many different characters. That is one of the things that I enjoyed about it. I took a liking to the main character. In such a short story, it has its ups and downs. It took place where all little kids love to play....in the tub. Parts of the story made me worry, and parts made me really happy. There was also a little suspense added to it. I thought it was a great story. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good children's book.

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Summary: A three year old's favorite
Review: This story has made a lasting impression on my three year old son. For the last six months my son points at every drain we see...at the YMCA, bathrooms, and places I never knew had drains, and says, "There is a drain. That's where the tub child went." I know I am probably planting seeds for my son's future therapist but regardless this really is a wonderful book.