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Overview"An expanded version of the classic nursery rhyme ""The Grand Old Duke of York"" makes humorous suggestions about the things the Duke's men could be doing when they are up, when they are down, and when they are only halfway up." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Maggee SpicerPublisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd Imprint: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781550417074ISBN 10: 155041707 Pages: 36 Publication Date: September 2003 Recommended Age: From 4 to 6 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children / Juvenile , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsUsing a classic nursery rhyme that follows the undisciplined movements of a grand old Duke of York and his army of 10,000 men as their starting point, the husband-wife team of Maggee Spicer and Richard Thompson have come up with a romping tale of improvisation that will have young readers fashioning playful verses of their own. - Orlando Sentinel Based on the beloved nursery song, this charming romp presents various ideas for what the Grand Old Duke of York's 10,000 men do when they are up, down, and in between...will make an active storyhour even more fun. - School Library Journal ... a lovely fresh take on the nursery rhyme about the grand old Duke of York. Vancouver artist Kirsti Anne Wakelin does a stunning job of bringing the duke's soldiers to life. The most telling thing I can say about this book is that after it had been in our house for two days, I had already read (or sung) it aloud 47 times - Vancouver Sun ... a romping tale of improvisation that will have young readers fashioning playful verses of their own...A world of possibilities awaits a playful mind and an imaginative artist, who all rise to the task admirably. - Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) and Sunday Telegram (Boston, MA) .,. a romping tale of improvisation that will have young readers fashioning playful verses of their own...A world of possibilities awaits a playful mind and an imaginative artist, who all rise to the task admirably. - Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) and Sunday Telegram (Boston, MA) .,. a lovely fresh take on the nursery rhyme about the grand old Duke of York. Vancouver artist Kirsti Anne Wakelin does a stunning job of bringing the duke's soldiers to life. The most telling thing I can say about this book is that after it had been in our house for two days, I had already read (or sung) it aloud 47 times - Vancouver Sun Based on the beloved nursery song, this charming romp presents various ideas for what the Grand Old Duke of York's 10,000 men do when they are up, down, and in between...will make an active storyhour even more fun. - School Library Journal Using a classic nursery rhyme that follows the undisciplined movements of a grand old Duke of York and his army of 10,000 men as their starting point, the husband-wife team of Maggee Spicer and Richard Thompson have come up with a romping tale of improvisation that will have young readers fashioning playful verses of their own. - Orlando Sentinel .. .a romping tale of improvisation that will have young readers fashioning playful verses of their own...A world of possibilities awaits a playful mind and an imaginative artist, who all rise to the task admirably. - Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) and Sunday Telegram (Boston, MA) .. .a lovely fresh take on the nursery rhyme about the grand old Duke of York. Vancouver artist Kirsti Anne Wakelin does a stunning job of bringing the duke's soldiers to life. The most telling thing I can say about this book is that after it had been in our house for two days, I had already read (or sung) it aloud 47 times - Vancouver Sun Based on the beloved nursery song, this charming romp presents various ideas for what the Grand Old Duke of York's 10,000 men do when they are up, down, and in between...will make an active storyhour even more fun. - School Library Journal Using a classic nursery rhyme that follows the undisciplined movements of a grand old Duke of York and his army of 10,000 men as their starting point, the husband-wife team of Maggee Spicer and Richard Thompson have come up with a romping tale of improvisation that will have young readers fashioning playful verses of their own. - Orlando Sentinel .. .a romping tale of improvisation that will have young readers fashioning playful verses of their own...A world of possibilities awaits a playful mind and an imaginative artist, who all rise to the task admirably. - Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) and Sunday Telegram (Boston, MA) .. .a lovely fresh take on the nursery rhyme about the grand old Duke of York. Vancouver artist Kirsti Anne Wakelin does a stunning job of bringing the duke's soldiers to life. The most telling thing I can say about this book is that after it had been in our house for two days, I had already read (or sung) it aloud 47 times - Vancouver Sun .,. a lovely fresh take on the nursery rhyme about the grand old Duke of York. Vancouver artist Kirsti Anne Wakelin does a stunning job of bringing the duke's soldiers to life. The most telling thing I can say about this book is that after it had been in our house for two days, I had already read (or sung) it aloud 47 times - Vancouver Sun Based on the beloved nursery song, this charming romp presents various ideas for what the Grand Old Duke of York's 10,000 men do when they are up, down, and in between...will make an active storyhour even more fun. - School Library Journal Using a classic nursery rhyme that follows the undisciplined movements of a grand old Duke of York and his army of 10,000 men as their starting point, the husband-wife team of Maggee Spicer and Richard Thompson have come up with a romping tale of improvisation that will have young readers fashioning playful verses of their own. - Orlando Sentinel .. .a romping tale of improvisation that will have young readers fashioning playful verses of their own...A world of possibilities awaits a playful mind and an imaginative artist, who all rise to the task admirably. - Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) and Sunday Telegram (Boston, MA) .. .a lovely fresh take on the nursery rhyme about the grand old Duke of York. Vancouver artist Kirsti Anne Wakelin does a stunning job of bringing the duke's soldiers to life. The most telling thing I can say about this book is that after it had been in our house for two days, I had already read (or sung) it aloud 47 times - Vancouver Sun Author InformationRichard Thompson's works have earned him a Mr. Christie's Book Award Silver Seal and a Governor General's Award nomination. A popular touring author and storyteller, Richard lives with his wife and daughter in Prince George, British Columbia. Visit Richard's web site at www.drawandtell.com. Maggie Spicer has collaborated with her husband Richard Thompson on many books. Kirsti Anne Wakelin was born in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. She studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Capilano College and Painting and Decoration for Motion Picture Set painting at BCIT. Before becoming a freelance designer, illustrator and fine artist, she worked in the Internet industry as an interface designer, print designer and illustrator. Kirsti now lives in Vancouver with a view of the ocean. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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