As each woodland animal passes on a whispered message about rabbit's surprise party, the invitation becomes more and more garbled. Rabbit finally solves the misunderstanding. Repetition of phrase adds to the fun in this version of a favourite children's parlour game. Martin, Bill Jr. and John Archambault. In this rebus version of the old nonsense rhyme, illustrations present the last word of each line.
Readers find the word printed at the beginning of the next line.
Susie the cat jumps into a pot to escape the fire's heat and begins a cause and effect series of adventures which may be predicted from the rhyme. A Caldecott Honor Book. This modern fable about success through group co-operation features watercolour and textured collage that creates an underwater setting of muted tones and irregular shapes. A Caldecott Medal winner. While experimenting with the magic abilities of a pebble he has found, Sylvester is turned into a rock.