The Buckle My Shoe Picture Book
The Buckle My Shoe Picture Book is a classic children’s book by Walter Crane. It is a collection of nursery rhymes and stories, accompanied by Crane’s beautiful illustrations. The book includes beloved nursery rhymes such as “Humpty Dumpty,” “Little Bo-Peep,” and “The Grand Old Duke of York,” as well as stories such as “The Three Bears” and “The Three Little Pigs.” The book also includes a few of Crane’s own stories, such as “The Story of the Three Little Kittens” and “The Story of the Three Little Pigs.” The book is a wonderful way to introduce children to the world of nursery rhymes and stories, and to the art of Walter Crane.
By Walter Crane · First published 1910 · Genre: Children's Picture Book, Fantasy, Folklore · 4 chapters · 1,197 words
First lines
Well, I must buckle to, and put a good face (pre-face) on the matter as I have to introduce the latest addition to the already considerable family of Crane-reprints.
Here we have those delightful rigmaroles "ONE, TWO, BUCKLE MY SHOE" and "A GAPING-WIDE-Mouth-WADDLING-FROG": but what, it may be asked is "MY MOTHER" doing in such company? I shrewdly suspect, if we knew the truth, that she is really the author of both. It is probable, however, that both legends have been transmitted through a long line of mothers, assisted perhaps, by nurses, but I had them direct from my Mother.
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The Buckle My Shoe Picture Book is listed on Textopian as a short story by Walter Crane, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Walter Crane
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Picture Book, Fantasy, Folklore, Educational
- Length: 1,197 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Picture Book — The title of the book suggests that it is a picture book intended for children, as it references a nursery rhyme.
- Fantasy — The author, Walter Crane, is known for his illustrations of fantasy and fairy tales, so this book may contain elements of fantasy.
- Folklore — The title of the book references a nursery rhyme, which is a type of folklore.
- Educational — Picture books are often used to teach children about various topics, so this book may contain educational elements.
Tags
children's literature · picture book · illustrated · nursery rhyme · classic · educational · storytelling · imagination · colorful · interactive · rhythm · language development
Contents
- Chapter 1: Preface
- Chapter 2: One Two, Buckle My Shoe
- Chapter 3: A Gaping-wide-mouth-waddling Frog
- Chapter 4: My Mother