The House That Jack Built
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2001

The House That Jack Built

Written by Barefoot Books · Illustrated by Diana Mayo

A classic rhyme unfolds with lively animal antics and rhythmic fun.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 63 ratings
24 pages
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Dive into a timeless rhyme where each page bursts with lively animals and whimsical characters. As the rhythm builds, children will be enchanted by the playful chaos and eager to join in the fun. What surprises await as the rhyme gathers pace?

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This classic children’s rhyme gathers pace and complexity as it tumbles across the pages. Children will delight in repeating the rhymes and following antics of animals and characters of every size and shape.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~669L
Themes & topics
Books about farmsBooks about animalsBooks about listeningBooks about houses and housingBooks about building things
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This is the cock that crowed in the morn
This is the cow with the crumpled horn
What readers & critics say

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Children will relish repeating the rhymes as they gather pace in this rollicking, bounce-on-the-knee classic.

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
Scholastic level
J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
113790
Publication
Published
June 1, 2001
First published
January 1, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
This book was illustrated using acrylic paints
Identifiers
ISBN
9781846860515

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