Animal Crackers: A Delectable Collection of Pictures, Poems, and Lullabies for the Very Young

by Jane Dyer

A lavishly illustrated anthology celebrates a child's early years with favorite nursery rhymes, soothing lullabies, and playful verses. Full color. (Baby/Preschool)

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316197661
• ISBN13: 9780316197663
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.5" x 12.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

Favorite book for nursery rhymes and pictures

This was one of our favorite books to read to and with our kids from 5 months to 5 years old. The illustrations are beautiful and stimulating and the stories/poems, etc. are mostly fun to read. I love Jane Dyer's soft, colorful, fun style of art. I love this book so much, it's become my standard gift for new parents.

Great toddler choice!

We received this book just three days ago and have already read it cover to cover countless times! My nearly 2 year old son loves trying to identify the objects in the wonderful illustrations. Great for little ones with no patience for the longer stories.

Great book that your child can grow with

My brother sent me this book after getting it for his own kids many years ago. All 3 of mine have enjoyed it from 1 - 6 years old. As others have indicated, there are some traditional rhymes and some more modern, but the mix is good and the illustrations are charming (to me and my kids). I have watched my oldest grow with the book and her interest in different poems change as she matures. Like all good nursery rhyme collections, it can be enjoyed for many years. Plus a nice change from Mother Goose, which can be challenging for a child in today's modern world to relate to (tired of trying to explain a tinker or the town crier?!).

A Superb Collection of Nursery Rhymes

Intricate details and warm tones fill the illustrations throughout this superb collection of sixty-two nursery rhymes. Dyer has incorporated a wide variety of traditional nursery rhymes such as Little Jack Horner, Humpty Dumpty, and Peter Piper along with some not so traditional, such as Grandpa Bear's Lullaby, Animal Crackers, and All Asleep. She has divided this medley of rhymes into seven unique sections, including "Nursery Rhymes," "Animals, Animals," and "Lullaby and Good Night." These divisions make it easy to find rhymes for specific occasions or themes. Each rhyme is delightfully and intricately illustrated with warm watercolors which encompass the entire page. These illustrations invite the reader to become more involved in the story. This anthology of nursery rhymes is appropriate for the emergent reader because of the familiar text throughout the story. Dyer's intricate watercolors will help young children focus on the pictures to help create meaning. This well-designed collection of rhymes will be a valuable addition to any young child's personal library.

Wonderful Collection

I just received my copy of this book and can't wait to share it with my 2 year old daughter. Only problem - I purchased it for a gift and now need to buy one for her! The collection of nursery rhymes and poetry is beautifully illustrated, with oversized pages allowing maximum enjoyment for the non-reader. Definitely a must for every child's library.