Hey Diddle Diddle and Baby Bunting by Randolph Caldecott

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Author Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886
Title Hey Diddle Diddle and Baby Bunting
R. Caldecott's Picture Books
Note Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Hey Diddle Diddle and Baby Bunting" by Randolph Caldecott is a charming picture book likely written in the late 19th century. This book, targeted at children, features well-known nursery rhymes and whimsical illustrations that bring the text to life. It serves as a delightful introduction to classic nursery rhymes, aimed at entertaining and engaging young readers. The book features two well-loved nursery rhymes: "Hey Diddle Diddle," which tells a playful tale of a cat playing the fiddle while a cow jumps over the moon, and "Baby Bunting," which depicts a father going hunting for rabbit skin to wrap the baby in. Each rhyme is complemented by Caldecott's vibrant and imaginative illustrations, creating a visual feast that enhances the storytelling. The humor and vitality in Caldecott's drawings aim to elicit joy and laughter, making it an enchanting read for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Picture books for children
Subject Nursery rhymes, English
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EBook-No. 19177
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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