The Man Who Didn't Wash His Dishes

If you (or your child) ever lined up all your cars in a line, if you ever enjoyed putting things inside a box and taking them out again, if you ever liked seeing things in your room all neat and tidy, you will find this book deeply satisfying and comforting, even into adult years. I read this book many, many years ago and never forgot it, and when my son was old enough I sought it out again. Will never be outdated!

This book was the only souvenir that my mom took home from the magical and mysterious world of TEACHING before us kids were born. It was our favorite, and our copy stamped with "New York City Board of Education" must have caused her to loose her voice on occasion - from reading out loud, over and over.Everything was done just right: The story has a brilliant sence of rythm. It progresses with just the correct amount of repetition,... Read Full Review

This book is about a man who lived alone in a little house who had to do his own cooking. After eating his supper, he would always put his dishes away. Then one night he was just too tried so he said he would do them the next night. This goes on, and on, and pretty soon, all of his dishes, all of his pots, all of his flowerpots, his ashtrays, his candy dish, and even his soap dish, were dirty and he had nowhere to sit or... Read Full Review

I am a preschool teacher and used to check this book out all the time from the Tulsa library. ...I love this adorable, charming book and have many times related the story to fellow teachers! Children are totally fixated on the story as it is being read. The story is about a man who was too tired to do his dishes, with each passing day getting worse!Soon he has only a clay pot to eat out of. How the story ends is absolutely... Read Full Review

While growing up in the 60's, this book was always one of my favorites. We had it in a collection of children's books entitled "Best in Children's Books" 1958, Nelson Doubleday, Inc. Although we were always taught to take care of our books, this one is very tattered from being read over and over. The story is about a man who lived alone in a little house who had to do his own cooking. After eating his supper, he would... Read Full Review