Knick-Knack Paddywhack!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2002

Knick-Knack Paddywhack!

Written and illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

A boy's adventure reveals hidden old men playing Knick-Knack in a whimsical, interactive journey.

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8 pages· ~530L
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Bookroo's summary

Join a young boy and his dog on a whimsical adventure where counting old men pop up to play Knick-Knack. With tabs to pull and flaps to lift, each page offers a delightful surprise. As the boy ventures outside, the interactive elements bring the classic song to life, inviting young readers to explore and sing along. What playful antics will the old men reveal next? This imaginative journey promises endless fun and discovery, captivating children with its engaging and inventive design.

From the publisher

Caldecott Medal winner Paul O. Zelinsky’s first moving-parts book since the best-selling Wheels on the Bus is a beauty. To the verses of “This Old Man,” an ingenious visual narrative follows a young boy as he ventures outside. Along the way, children can push tabs, turn wheels, or lift flaps to see ten different old men pop out of hiding to play Knick-Knack. Children (and critics) agree that Knick-Knack Paddywhack! takes the interactive book to a new level of imagination.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2002)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
8
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 23, 2002
First published
January 1, 2002
Publisher
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525469087

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