lissapdx's review against another edition
4.0
My very favorite book when I was a preschooler, made all the more wonderful by the art of the inimitable George Booth.
readinginjennaland's review
5.0
I love this book. At my Aunt Susan's she had in her library and every time I would grab it and read it. I kind of remember little pieces from over 20 years ago.
takethyme's review
5.0
This is an easy-to-read children's book about goofy moments with animals. My 1964 edition contains simplistic but colorful pictures with beasties in various stages of dress. It is both charming and foolish that just makes you feel happy. Take it for what it is: very sweet and worth the time to read to children five and up.
"But never tease a weasel;
this is very good advice.
A weasel will not like it
And teasing isn't nice!
You could make a riding habit
for a rabbit if you choose;
Or make a turkey perky
With a pair of high-heeled shoes.
You could make a collie jolly
With a gay crocheted cravat;
Or make a possum blossom
In an Easter Sunday hat."
"But never tease a weasel;
this is very good advice.
A weasel will not like it
And teasing isn't nice!
You could make a riding habit
for a rabbit if you choose;
Or make a turkey perky
With a pair of high-heeled shoes.
You could make a collie jolly
With a gay crocheted cravat;
Or make a possum blossom
In an Easter Sunday hat."
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