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product_id: 17438682
title: "Tumford the Terrible"
brand: "nancy tillman"
price: "A$35"
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# Tumford the Terrible

**Brand:** nancy tillman
**Price:** A$35
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Tumford the Terrible by nancy tillman
- **How much does it cost?** A$35 with free shipping
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## Description

Tumford the Terrible

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Tillman Continues to Shine
  

*by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2011*

I've been a fan of Nancy Tillman since I came across 
  
On the Night You Were Born







  
  
     while browsing at my local bookstore. Its celebration of the uniqueness of every child, told in lovely language, has made it the gift I choose most often for expectant or adoptive parents. I also share it regularly with my own grandchildren and talk with them about how special they are. Tillman feels that the most important message for children to receive is simply, "You are loved." That message is core to my other favorite from Tillman's published works, 
  
Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You







  
  
    . It its pages, children are assured that, no matter how far from home they go or what they do, they will be loved.In Tumford the Terrible, Tillman goes in a slightly different direction. The message of unconditional love remains, but the story is more humorous, focusing on Tumford Stoutt, the beloved cat of Georgy and Violet Stoutt. Tumford seems to possess a certain carelessness - or perhaps he simply jumps into situations without considering the consequences. Either way, a trail of muddy footprints, broken dishes and spilled paint are likely to follow in his wake. The mishaps can't shake Georgy and Violet's love for their cat (because "love isn't measured in muddy galoshes or broken tea dishes or trampled-on squashes. No, love is a thing that just happens, you see... like the way I love you and the way you love me"). But the Stoutts are saddened by Tummy's inability to apologize when his actions cause destruction of one sort or another. Tummy would rather hide than say he's sorry - that most difficult word. The Stoutts hope that a special treat, offered on the condition that Tummy promises to apologize should the need arise, may get him past his inability to face the music. Tummy gives his promise, but will he keep it?Tumford the Terrible is a sweet story told in rhyming verse that many young children may identify with. (My guess is that there are plenty of adults that will identify with Tumford as well.) :-) Apologizing can be difficult and there are many people who try to avoid it when possible. But learning to accept responsibility for one's actions or to tell someone you've wronged that you regret your actions is an important lesson. In Tumford the Terrible, Tillman remembers to assure readers that love remains, even when behavior is less than perfect. And making certain that children understand that as well is even more important.As always, Tillman's lovely artwork is as appealing as her words, making the book a visual pleasure for children and adults. My favorite pieces in Tumford the Terrible are those showing the large black and white cat hiding among teddy bears on a bedroom shelf and strutting to town in his yellow boots.Nancy Tillman continues to create books that I absolutely love having in my collection. Sharing them with my grandchildren and enjoying them on my own is sheer joy.Very highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Love this book
  

*by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021*

I've bought several books by Nancy Tillman and this did not disappoint. Very very cute book! My 5 year old loves it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Another great Nancy Tillman book
  

*by B***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021*

We received one Tillman book as a gift for toddler and loved it so much we ordered a few more. This one is a wonderful story for children of recognizing mistakes and apologizing for them. This title is a bit different from other Tillman books in that there isn't any filler, which is a good thing! Highly recommend Tumford along with any other Tillman book for your little ones!

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*Last updated: 2026-01-22*