some may never think of this book as great literature
yet it is clearly one of my favorite books to read aloud
while this family is different from most
they accept absolutely everyone without judgement
always making the best of things
and seeing the good in other people
the kinder think back on this
learning to say ‘it’s just topsy-turvy’
when things change, are different than they expected, or don’t go as planned
they just smile and take it all in stride
for this reason i do find it to be pretty great indeed
and i think what a beautiful lesson and way to be.
“all really good picture books are written to be read 500 times.”
-rosemary wellls
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Not familiar with this one. Will have to look for it.
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the kids love it –
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No matter how much we practice, prepare, or plan, something will always go differently than we expected. It is rising to those occasions that defines success. Great post, Beth!
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it definitely does and makes all the difference
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It’s my favorite word. The book sounds great.
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One of mine too!
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😍
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Picture books often share a lot of wisdom.
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They do do!
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Yes !! .. it’s definitely a topsy turvy world we live in/ or should that be on ..
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Yes!!
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Some and probably many adults need to be sat down on the rug and listen to this book being read.
(and keep their hands to themselves.) (and write a hundred page essay on the meaning of the story)
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))))
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(((( plus wipe the smiles off their face ))))
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There are a few books I’ve read more than once and I always learn something new each time. Reading a picture book always brings a smile to my face. So much to learn… have a fabulous Friday. Peace.
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Thank you!
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I have not seen this book and hope I come across it.
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It’s very silly and profound
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There are books that accompany you throughout your life. There are books or stories in books my kids wanted to hear over and over again. Sometimes those are the books I loved when I was a kid already.
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Yes!
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I can imagine you reading this to new classes each year, Beth. Wonderful.
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They always laugh and learn,both
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Love this!
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Thanks!
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Happy Friday!!
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that’s lovely. Beth — and it is so right about picture story books: ‘Possum Magic’, ‘Where the Wild Things are’ … I’ve read countless times 🙂
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There are some that are just special to each of us
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I’ve read a lot picture books at least 500 times, but never this one. It sounds wonderful!
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It’s short and silly and imparts such a good example
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A very good and important lesson to learn quite young. Good choice Beth!
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A good time to learn it
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Without a doubt Beth!
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What a smart picture book (and should be part of the regular curriculum)!
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It has such a great message delivered in such a fun way
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Indeed!!
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Books like this can stay with you forever. And the good ones should.
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I so agree
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💗💗💗
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❤️
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Just from the name of it, I’m sure I’ll love it! So colourful and lovely 😻
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I hope you enjoy it!
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Love this. When my kids loved a book, sometimes we read it every night, over and over again, for months. It met a need. Kids’ books can be profound.
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Absolutely
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You can tell how good a book is by just how worn out it looks!
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I agree!
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Obviously much loved and well read, as all good books should be. “Topsy turvy” certainly describes the world we live in today.
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the English phrase ‘topsy turvy’ has already a super sound to it and it’s so evocative that everybody just MUST see it’s wonderful-ness!!! Your book clearly is a much beloved one, it looks like something seen in a lovingly kept cookery book of a grandmother long gone…
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it is obvious how much i like the story isn’t it?
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Lovely Beth! Read this a few times.
What a wonderful world it would be if it was full of topsy-turvies!
“they accept absolutely everyone without judgment
always making the best of things
and seeing the good in other people”
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it would indeed
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Sounds as if it’s something everyone should read.
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just a good approach to life, told in a very simple and silly way
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I love this!! Not only is the book perfect for reading to children, but the lesson is the best. I must look for this on Amazon. Rosemary Wells was spot on with her quote!
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it is a really cute message, told very simply
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Perfect! I found it on Amazon!!
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Yay!
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a very freeing and unlimited perspective…love it.
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it is –
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I just love the phrase topsy-turvy. It conjures all manner of fun stuff.
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it sure does!
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what a great life lesson for the students to learn; and how true that quote is from Rosemary Wells…
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i think so too –
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I don’t know this book but it sounds great.
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Share and silly and great message
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Short
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👍
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Another one to read to some adults? 🙂
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Oh,yes!
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Fabulous message!
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it’s a good one –
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It’s the adventure of reading, reading to kids, listening by children and parental bonding. -M
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it so is –
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