Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
04/02/24
ISBN 13:
979-88-88590-70-6
Dewey:
E
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
A rousin', shantylike ditty, slightly shortened and enthusiastically illustrated.This traditional Irish song is a cumulative rhyme (like "The Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly") that encourages readers to join in. The stanzas tell a story that comes full circle. We're introduced to a "rattlin' bog," which is in the valley (naturally). In the bog, there's a tree; on the tree, there's a branch; on the branch, there's a nest; in the nest, there's an egg; in the egg, there's a bird; in the bird, there's a seed; and in the seed, there's a tree. Backmatter provides information on Irish bogs and their ecological importance, especially in light of climate change, as well as how an egg becomes a bird and a seed a tree. A host of colorful, stylized insects, birds, and plants fill the pages. The Irish hare, common lizard, dragonfly, and a few examples of vegetation are detailed in the backmatter (which, alas, also conflates climate and weather), but many more creatures and plants appear in the vibrant illustrations, although none are labeled. Unobtrusive identification could have enriched the science component here, especially for older audiences. Still, the jaunty verse is sure to have readers chanting along, and the visuals are eye-catching. The central bird is artistically designed, its egg flaunting a dynamic motif. Music and lyrics are appended, along with a QR code to an audio version performed by the Speks.Sure to spur a raucous singalong. (Picture book. 3-7)
"A lively adaptation of the traditional Irish folk song 'The Rattlin' Bog', this musical picturebook showcases the brilliant bog and the creatures that call it their home" - Inis magazine Ro, ro, the rattlin' bog, the bog down in the valley-o! In an Irish peat bog, a rattlin' (Irish slang for "wonderful") tree contains a rattlin' nest, which contains a rattlin' egg, which contains a rattlin' bird . . . all the way down to a seed of a brand-new rattlin' tree. This traditional Irish tune, sung by a traditional Irish band, invites readers to join the lively fun and discover the bog's hidden treasures! Joins Barefoot's singalong collection Includes a QR code to original audio and animation Includes notes on Irish peat bogs and the creatures that live there, as well as plant and animal life cycles