Hand Rhymes [Hardcover]

Marc Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 17, 1985

"This beautifully illustrated collection of finger-play rhymes is a perfect choice for parents or nursery school teachers looking for fresh material . . . there are a few familiar verses . . . others will be new to readers. Each rhyme has boxed diagrams depicting the hand movements . . . a pleasure to see."-- Booklist. Full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A followup to Brown's warmly embraced Finger Rhymes offers 14 games to play, performing the actions in jaunty poems that are illustrated by brightly colored and bouncy pictures of kids, kittens, snowmen and other major figures in children's lives. Nestled on a parent's lap, a toddler listens to the verses and imitates the gestures in sketches accompanying the lines. Hands whirling, fists forming circles, fingers pointing to eyes, etc., express the merriment in "The Snowman": "Roll him and roll him until he is big./ Roll him until he is fat as a pig./ He has two eyes and a hat on his head./ He'll stand there all night,/While we go to bed." A caterpillar's metamorphosis, a bunny hop, goblins, fighting monkeys and other attractions add up to a fun fest.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K Fourteen fingerplays (some familiar, some not) in picture book format. Each rhyme is illustrated with a colorful picture, with just enough detail to show what's happening. Some of the illustrations are sequential and provide good counting practice. There is also a small boxed drawing next to each line of the rhyme that shows the hand motions to use with the fingerplay. The pictures have the warm colors and friendly coziness which distinguish Brown's work, and they are sure to appeal to the very young audience at which he aims. This book will be useful in many ways, especially as a tool to encourage parents to share fingerplays with their children. Librarians will also find it helpful for toddler story hours. There are many beautifully illustrated Mother Goose picture books, but quality fingerplay books are rare. An attractive book that most libraries will want. Lauralyn Levesque, Pawtucket Public Library,
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1st edition (September 17, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525442014
• ISBN-13: 978-0525442011
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,688,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Toddler Fun, March 16, 2000

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Joy Sevits (Nashville TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hand Rhymes (Hardcover)

Hand Rhymes has been a great asset to my toddler classroom. The children love doing the fine moter actions to the fun rhymes. The children love the pictures also. This is a great book for any age!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars just plain fun, February 23, 2010

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G. Ask (MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hand Rhymes (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

This book is perfect for you to read along with a three to six year old. He will soon be able to say the rhymes with you and do the actions. The illustrations are colorful and engaging. It will be read over and over and you and your child will soon have it memorized.