
By Alvin Schwartz, Syd Hoff (Illustrator)
Part of the I Can Read series
Discover timeless rhymes and playful taunts passed down through generations.
Dive into a lively collection of 41 folk rhymes, taunts, and insults that have echoed through playgrounds across America. Each chant captures the humor and spirit of childhood, inviting readers to explore the playful world of traditional children's lore. What secrets and laughter lie within these verses?
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
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