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Hickory Dickory Dog (2014)

by Alison Murray(Favorite Author)
3.76 of 5 Votes: 4
ISBN
0763668265 (ISBN13: 9780763668266)
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English
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Candlewick Press
review 1: Strong storytime potential. The rhymes are effortless, the pictures bold and discussable. (12/19/14)I used this in Saturday Stories storytime today. Good not great. An audience age 2-6 listened to it and paid attention, but they did not interact much with my questions about it or the actions I brought out of it. I connected it to the rhyme it references, Hickory Dickory Dock, and I liked having such an obvious nursery rhyme connection to use. It made the rhyme seem more modern and valuable to the parents. (1/3/15)
review 2: I love this. Alison Murray does such clever adaptations of classic nursery rhymes. Her bright colors and bold, energetic brushstrokes perfectly capture the essence of childhood. But this might be my favorite of hers, because it shows a presc
... morehool classroom filled with racially diverse students. By showing multiracial characters in a universal setting, "Hickory Dickory Dog" helps fill a major void in children's literature. less
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Erica
P liked but not all the verses worked smoothly. Love her illustration style.
emuhlee
This adorable book made my top 10 favorite children's book list.
margrietxox
Cute art, story's okay. Might be fun to do in pet or dog ST
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