The Bicklebys' Birdbath

In addition to blue birds, yellow birds, and orange birds, there's a mailman in the Bicklebys' birdbath. He wouldn't be there if the girl with the garden hose hadn't sprayed some nest-building crows, and, in the tradition of "This Is the House That Jack Built," one incident snowballs into another and, in this case, results in a soaked mailman. Although the chain of events causes havoc in the Bicklebys' yard, everyone from the moose to the goose to the lawn-mowing boy pitches in to restore order. Set in the summer, in a yard of green grass and blooming flowers, this enjoyable read-aloud contains plenty of rhyme, lots of brightly colored illustrations (rendered in acrylics), and one very cute white goose with great balance. School Library Journal

In the tradition of "This Is the House That Jack Built," this rhythmic read-aloud tells a topsy-turvy story of cause and effect--and it's sure to cause a few giggles along the way. Full color.

Andrea Perry