Hickory Dickory Dock (Hardcover, Library binding)

The familiar nursery rhyme gains new verses in this latest from Baker, who rounds out the rest of the mouse's busy hours. When the clock strikes one, "it's time for fun." The little mouse echoes the actions of the many creatures that come by to interact with the clock: He sings along with the serenading bird; flies an airplane alongside the buzzing bees; and investigates the nibble marks inflicted on the clock by a hungry porcupine. Following the rhyme and rhythm scheme of the original perfectly, Baker gets around the difficulties of rhyming seven and eleven by changing the word order: "seven was struck." The illustrations become increasingly somnambulistic as the hours creep toward midnight, when the moon wishes the mouse goodnight and sees him safely tucked into his bed. A great addition to the collection of "singing" books, with the added bonus of helping readers practice counting and time-telling skills. (Picture book. 3-7) (Kirkus Reviews)

Keith Baker displays his trademark flair for colour, movement, and rhythm in this vibrant adaptation of the familiar nursery rhyme "Hickory Dickory Dock." A companion to his acclaimed "Big Fat Hen", this twist on an old favourite features some serious antics on the part of a busy little mouse. As a huge grandfather clock strikes each hour from one o' clock in the afternoon to midnight, a different animal passes by, and the mouse has a funny interaction with each of them. With counting, telling time, and a cosy bedtime ending to engage them, children will be chiming in for repeated readings.

General

Imprint:	Harcourt Children's Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2007
First published:	February 2007
Authors:	Keith Baker
Dimensions:	279 x 241 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	32
Edition:	Library binding
ISBN-13:	978-0-15-205818-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types
LSN:	0-15-205818-4
Barcode:	9780152058180

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