Mother Goose Numbers on the Loose

The numbers are on the loose--hiding and dancing, skipping and laughing through the rhymes of Mother Goose! Its a good thing Caldecott Medal-winning artists Leo and Diane Dillon have helped gather up all these mischievous numbers in a stunning celebration of counting, rhymes, and imagination. The rhymes, both familiar and lesser known,are ordered from simple (1, 2, 3) tomore complex numbers, making this acollection to grow with. The illustrations are filled with surprising wit and whimsy.And this vibrant, playfulvolume is irresistible as an introduction to Mother Goose or as a new delight for her longtime fans. Includes a note from the illustrators.

LEO & DIANE DILLON have together illustrated more than twenty-five books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winner Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema. The Dillons live in Brooklyn, New York.