The Rooster Crows
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1945

The Rooster Crows

Written and illustrated by Maud Petersham and Miska Petersham

Discover timeless American rhymes and games that captivate young hearts and minds.

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64 pages· NP0L
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Dive into a world of classic American nursery rhymes and games that have delighted children for generations. This collection brings together beloved jingles, skipping songs, and finger games, each accompanied by enchanting illustrations. From counting-out rhymes to schoolyard favorites, these timeless treasures invite young readers to explore the playful and rhythmic traditions of childhood. What new favorites will you discover in this charming anthology?

From the publisher

The Caldecott Medal–winning collection of classic American rhymes, songs, and jingles.

Beautifully rendered illustrations accompany well-known nursery rhymes, counting-out games, skipping-rope songs, finger games, and other schoolyard classics beloved by generations of American children. Collected from across America, The Rooster Crows features rhymes both old and new, and will be a perfect addition to any child’s collection.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1946)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~0.1
F&P level
~A
Publication
Published
March 28, 1969
First published
January 1, 1945
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780027731002
LCCN
46000446
OCLC
39179058

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