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THE BUCKLE MY SHOE PICTURE BOOK - CONTAINING: ONE, TWO, BUCKLE MY SHOE A GAPING-WIDE-MOUTH-WADDLING-FROG MY MOTHER. - WITH THE ORIGINAL COLOURED PICTURES AND A PREFACE & NEW DESIGNS BY WALTER CRANE
LONDON: JOHN LANE THE BODLEY HEAD
NEW YORK: JOHN LANE COMPANY
PREFACE - ONE, TWO, BUCKLE MY SHOE - A GAPING-WIDE-MOUTH-WADDLING FROG - MY MOTHER
PREFACE
ONE, TWO, BUCKLE MY SHOE
A GAPING-WIDE-MOUTH-WADDLING FROG
MY MOTHER
Delight in the timeless charm of two beloved verses—“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” and “A Gaping‑Wide‑Mouth Waddling Frog”—as they come alive through Walter Crane’s original, richly coloured illustrations. A warm preface sets the stage, recalling how these playful rhymes have been handed down through generations of mothers, while the accompanying pictures capture the whimsical world of counting, curious creatures and lively domestic scenes. The book’s Victorian‑era artistry adds a gentle, nostalgic glow, inviting listeners to picture each step of the rhyme as a vivid tableau.
Listening to this picture book feels like turning a treasured page aloud. Each line is punctuated by vivid descriptions of the artwork, guiding the imagination from a child’s first steps to the amusing antics of a wide‑mouthed frog and its companions. The rhythmic cadence of the verses, paired with the narrator’s soft storytelling, makes it a perfect companion for early‑year listeners who love to count, sing, and explore the wonder of classic nursery lore.
Language
en
Duration
~11 minutes (10K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-12-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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