Hickory Dickory Dock

Keith Baker displays his trademark flair for color, 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 favorite 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 cozy bedtime ending to engage them, children will be chiming in for repeated readings.

About the author

Keith Baker has written and illustrated many well-loved picture books and early chapter books, including several about the charming and lovable Mr. and Mrs. Green. Two of his best-known picture books, Hide and Snake and Who Is the Beast?, are about animals. He lives in Seattle, Washington.Keith Baker has written and illustrated many well-loved picture books and early chapter books, including several about the charming and lovable Mr. and Mrs. Green. Two of his best-known picture books, Hide and Snake and Who Is the Beast?, are about animals. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Summary

Keith Baker displays his trademark flair for color, 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 favorite 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 cozy bedtime ending to engage them, children will be chiming in for repeated readings.

Product details

• Authors: Keith Baker
• Assisted by: Keith Baker (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2007
• EAN: 9780152058180
• ISBN: 978-0-15-205818-0
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 279 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 422 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Bedtime & Dreams, JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Nursery Rhymes, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Seasons, JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Senses & Sensation, JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Date & Time