The Rooster Crows: A Book of American Rhymes and Jingles ANNOTATION
A collection of traditional American nursery rhymes, finger games, skipping rhymes, jingles, and counting-out rhymes.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Here is part of America's heritage -- gay verses beautifully illustrated by famous artists. "The rooster crows and away he goes", pictured on the jacket, is only one of these well-known nursery rhymes, counting-out games, skipping-rope songs, finger games, and other jingles beloved by American children for generations. They come from collections all over America, so you may find some that are new as well as your own favorites.
"Mother, may I go out to swim", "Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear", "Roses are red, violets are blue", all are here, each one charmingly illustrated to make this an outstanding picture book. An American Mother Goose for every child's library.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
American rhymes and jingles are the focus of this Caldecott Medal-winner. Ages 3-8. (September)
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