02448cam a22003253u 4500 23895 UtSlPG 20260610133541.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 The Buckle My Shoe Picture Book Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/American Libraries. See http://www.archive.org/details/bucklemyshoepict00cran Release date is 2007-12-19 One, Two, Buckle My Shoe -- A Gaping-Wide-Mouth Waddling Frog -- My Mother. E-text prepared by Nigel Blower and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana) "The Buckle My Shoe Picture Book" by Walter Crane is a children's illustrated book crafted in the early 20th century. It combines nursery rhymes and imaginative verses with delightful illustrations, showcasing the themes of childhood and family through playful storytelling. This book likely emphasizes themes of imagination, parental love, and the joys of childhood exploration. The content of the book consists of three main verses: "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe," "A Gaping-Wide-Mouth-Waddling-Frog," and "My Mother." The first verse offers a whimsical counting rhyme that spans various actions and playful imagery, while the second presents a colorful, silly narrative about a frog and a assortment of characters leading to a vibrant conclusion. The final poem is a heartfelt tribute to a mother, highlighting the nurturing relationship between a child and their mother through affectionate memories and promises of care. Together, these pieces create an engaging experience for young readers, combining rhythm, rhyme, and rich illustrations to captivate their imaginations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Nursery rhymes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23895 64927 64927