One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
PreSchool-K—In Cabrera's twist on this nursery rhyme, a sweet blue-gray bunny in a magenta dress leads four mischievous chicks to a birthday party. The bunny buckles her shoes, runs out the door, jumps over the gate, and meets the big fat hen. She also digs and delves, finds pigs a snortin', has her friends all a-waiting, and finally has a party. What makes this version stand out is that it counts up to 20. In addition, the four chicks hide on each page, asking readers in a somewhat imperfect rhyme to find them if they can. The cheerful oil paintings, done in bright Easter egg colors, will fit nicely into a spring collection or display. Kids who love to count will find the book fun, and librarians will enjoy sharing a new version of this familiar poem in storytimes. However, since the concept has been done many times, it's an additional purchase.—Adrienne Wilson, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Monroe, CTEND