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Books with author Nadine Bernard Wetcott

  • Down by the Bay

    Raffi, Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Board book (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 2, 1999)
    Raffi's hilarious version of the classic song about strange events that happen down by the bay, where the watermelons grow...Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Down by the Bay perfect for early learning. In this friendly board book edition, irresistible art by Nadine Bernard Westcott depicts wonderfully amusing creatures such as a bear combing his hair, a goose kissing a moose, and a whale with a polka-dot tail. Very young children will find this book both entertaining and instructive in early language skills such as rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, and will delight in hearing it read or sung aloud to them.
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  • Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Play Rhyme

    Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Jan. 30, 1992)
    A favorite play rhyme takes on super-duper proportions as two children create a table-sized sandwich from scratch."A simple popular rhyme about that childhood culinary favorite, peanut butter and jelly, becomes rich fare indeed in this buoyant picture book . . . a fully satisfying treat."—Publishers Weekly"A real treasure."—School Library Journal (starred)"The softly colored, joyously sketched pandemonium will enliven story hours and preschool introductions with a perennially pleasing chant."—Booklist
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  • Down by the Bay

    Raffi, Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Paperback (Dragonfly Books, Dec. 12, 1988)
    Raffi's hilarious version of the classic song about strange events that happen down by the bay, where the watermelons grow...Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Down by the Bay perfect for early learning. In this friendly board book edition, irresistible art by Nadine Bernard Westcott depicts wonderfully amusing creatures such as a bear combing his hair, a goose kissing a moose, and a whale with a polka-dot tail. Very young children will find this book both entertaining and instructive in early language skills such as rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, and will delight in hearing it read or sung aloud to them.This paperback edition includes the sheet music to encourage sing- and play-alongs!
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  • The Lady with the Alligator Purse

    Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 4, 1990)
    Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman's bestselling Sing-Along Stories are perfect for reading together, with over one million copies sold in all formats.You know the song, but you've never heard it like this! A familiar melody with uproariously funny new lyrics are presented alongside bright, zany illustrations in this picture book that includes music, stories, and games. These outrageous rhymes will appeal to reluctant readers, eager readers, silly readers, and the whole family together!
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  • Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash

    Sarah Weeks, Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 7, 2002)
    A giggle-producing beginning reader from New York Times bestselling author Sarah WeeksEach Monday at dawn, Mrs. Nelly McNosh brings out a barrel and does a big wash.Mrs. McNosh's wash is certainly big—and definitely wacky. You'll be surprised to see what is hanging on her clothesline by the end of the day!Sarah Weeks's hilarious tale, complemented by Nadine Bernard Westcott's lighthearted illustrations, is perfect for reading aloud.Don’t forget to check out these other children’s books by Sarah Weeks:Baa-Choo!Drip, DropLizzy McTizzy and the Busy Dizzy DayMac and CheeseMac and Cheese and the Perfect PlanOh My Gosh, Mrs. McNoshPip SqueakSplish, Splash!Woof: A Love StoryWithout You
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  • By Nadine Bernard Westcott - The Lady with the Alligator Purse

    Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Reade, March 15, 1900)
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  • Down By The Bay

    Raffi, Nadine Bernard Westcott

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Dec. 12, 1988)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In this song, two children imagine their mothers asking, ""Did you ever see a goose kissing a moose, a fly wearing a tie, or llamas eating their pajamas down by the bay?
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  • Skip to My Lou

    Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Board book (LB Kids, April 1, 2000)
    Called a "riotous story" by "Booklist" and named a Best Children's Book by "Redbook, " Westcott's hilarious twist on a favorite song is now available in a sturdy board book format perfect for little hands. Full color.
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  • The Lady With the Alligator Purse

    Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Library Binding (Joy st Books, April 1, 1988)
    A quixotic adaptation of the well-known jump-rope rhyme with illustrations that are just as humorous as the unexpected results of a well-meaning experiment
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  • The Lady With The Alligator Purse

    Nadine Bernard Westcott

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Sept. 4, 1990)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A quixotic adaptation of the well-known jump-rope rhyme with illustrations that are just as humorous as the unexpected results of a well-meaning experiment.
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  • There's a hole in the bucket

    Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, Jan. 1, 1990)
    A humorous folk song in which Liza instructs Henry how to fix a hole in the bucket and Henry gives her all the reasons why he can't do it.
  • Oh, Cats!

    Nola Buck, Nadine Bernard Westcott

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 17, 1998)
    When a young girl spies three cats in her yard, she hopes they will be her playmates! But these frolicking felines have other ideas for fun. Will they ever be her friends?Illustrated with bright, fresh pictures by Nadine Bernard Westcott, Nola Buck's simple text is perfect for emergent readers and cat lovers alike.
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