Join Tumford the cat as he learns an important lesson about manners and learning to be polite, with a beautiful reminder that children are always loved. Tumford isn't really a terrible cat, it's just that he likes to make loud noises. However, his parents aren't very happy with him - they have friends coming over and they think Tumford is rude. Nancy Tillman, author of On the Night You Were Born , reaffirms for children that they will always be loved. Tumford's Rude Noises is a funny and heartwarming story helping to teach children about manners. Enjoy more heartwarming stories from Nancy Tillman: Tumford the Terrible, Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You and It's Time to Sleep, My Love.