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by Dorothea Warren Fox published by Parent's Magazine Press. New York, 1966
감히 고전이라 부를 수 있는 좋은 책이라 생각합니다. 섬세한 그림이 좋아서 도서관에서 빌려 왔는데 대어를 낚았습니다. 아마존에서 검색해보니 별이 다섯인데 전 별 여섯을 주고 싶습니다.
다양성의 존중에 그다지 무게를 두지 않는 우리의 현실에서 많은 생각을 하게 만드는 책입니다.
트위글리는 이름처럼 나무위에 집을 짓고 살며 대인관계를 극도로 기피하며고양이에게나 어울릴만한 Puss란 이름을 개에게 붙여주고 시장도 그 개에게 보게합다. 시장부인이 쫓아 내자고 선동할 정도로 소외된 그녀, 그러나 뜻밖에도 홍수가 나자 물이 불어 사람들이 그녀의 집을 쉼터로 이용하게 되며 사람들의 오해는 감사로 그녀의 기피는 사실은 근거무근임이 밝혀지며 더불어 살아간다는 행복한 결말입니다.
우리나라에서 아이를 키우면서 가장 힘든 것 중 하나가 minority에 관한 교육이라고 생각합니다. 우리에게 소수는 다른게 아니라 틀린게 되어있기 때문입니다. 우리말을 사용함에서조차 다르다는 말을 종종 틀리다고 말할 정도잖아요. 책을 읽으면서 소수로 살고있는 장애자들을 아이와 함께 이야기하면 좋을 것 같다는 생각을 했습니다. 작가의 어떤 경험이 녹아든 것인지는 알 수 없으나 미스 트위글리가 상징하는 주변의 모든 소외된 자들에게 관심을 갖게하는 아름다운 책입니다.
제가 주목한 부분은 퍼스가 설겆이를 하고 트위글리가 Cooking For Two라는 요리책을 보며 "My very best friend is a cat."이라고 하는 부분입니다. 섬세한 그림과 그녀가 하는 말이 그 어떤 영화의 한 장면보다도 어떤 두꺼운 소설보다 고독하고 쓸쓸한 인간의 내면을 잘 묘사했다는 생각입니다. 트위글리의 대사가 하도 슬퍼 눈물이 나올 것 같았습니다. 신체적 장애는 없지만 나 또한 고독한 인간이기 때문입니다. 우리 모두 고독하듯이.
구할수 있다면 그녀의 다른 고전들도 읽고 싶으련만. 쑥쑥에서 공구한다면 당장 사겠습니다.
다음은 아마존에서 펀글입니다.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Dorothea Warren Fox lived in New Fairfield, Connecticut. She wrote and illustrated one other book for children, Follow Me the Leader. Dorothea also illustrated many others including Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care. Her artwork appeared in Parents Magazine, Baby Talk, The Saturday Evening Post, Life, Collier's, and Good Housekeeping. She died at age 85 in 1999.
Book Description
Why did Miss Twiggley live in a tree? Why did she send her dog, Puss, out to do the shopping? Why did she always run away and hide when people came to visit? And it was rumored that Miss Twiggley had even more peculiar habits...
Old Miss Twiggley
Was friendly with bears.
"They shed on the sofa," she said,
"But who cares?"
And was it true, as the mayor's wife had heard, that she actually slept in her hat? "Simply disgraceful!" they said. But when a hurricane hits the town and the water rises, everyone is grateful to Miss Twiggley and her tree. Even better, Miss Twiggley herself learns a very important lesson, with a warm and happy ending.
I love this book!!, June 19, 2003
Reviewer: A reader from Northern Ontario
Miss Twiggley's Tree is a great ole time classic that both my mother and I have been able to share. This book has always been at my grandma's house and just this week i found it and was able to share it with some of my youngest cousins who fell in love with it also. My Grandma read it to my mom when it was first published, and now, i have been given it to be able to some day read it to my children.. If you are looking for a book to read to your children that they will be able to share with everyone they know, i strongly suggest this one.
Timeless Message, April 22, 2003
Reviewer: Suzanne P Martinson from Paradise Valley, AZ United States
This was my very favorite book as a child (in the late 60s/early 70s). I absolutely loved the pictures and the message of the book. The respect for animals and people, regardless of their differences, made an impact on me that is evident in my outlook on life today. When my husband pulled Miss Twiggley's Tree from the bookshelf of my childhood books I had (thankfully) saved to read to our two year old son, I was pleased. I was even more moved when both of them fell in love with the book themselves. When my son asks if we can read Miss Twiggley's Tree in his wonderful voice, my heart melts. I was thrilled to see it was still available. Thank you to Dorothea Warren Fox for a truly timeless story. It brings back wonderful memories and fosters hope for the future.
It sticks with you, September 27, 2003
Reviewer: A reader from Leawood, Kansas USA
As with everyone else, this was my favorite book growing up. My parents read it to me so much that I memorized it before I could read. My grandma came to visit and I "read" it to her. She thought I was real smart!
It is nice now to be able to read it to my son. I don't have to read the words and can let him get the best look at the book and pictures because I know the story by heart and know when to turn the page.
Since this is an older book, it is not as glossy as the newer children's books coming out, but I think it is a great story.
Funny Miss Twigley lived in a tree..., April 24, 2003
Reviewer: jto72 (see more about me) from Tucson, Arizona USA
This is the best children's book ever written! I read it so many times as a child I still have it memorized. Technically it was my older brother's book and I've been trying to find a copy for years. .... It's well written and illustrated and has a wonderful moral: it's okay to be different! Every child should have a copy.
Another great kids book, December 28, 2002
Reviewer: John Lachett (see more about me) from Philadelphia, PA
I can't count the number of times my sister and begged my mother to read this to us. Very enjoyable reading. Rhyming verses keep hold of the listeners and the pictures have many "discoveries" and discussion points.
Yet another book with a message about diversity, self worth and overcoming challenges. Glad it's back in print and it is another that I have passed down to the younger generation in my family.
Cheers!, December 4, 2002
Reviewer: elysa-mac (see more about me) from florence, ms United States
Another great book reprinted by Purple House Press! If you are looking for twaddle-free reading for your children, then this one comes highly recommended!
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