Over in the Meadow: A Counting Rhyme

by Louise Voce

Learn to count from one to ten in this jaunty rhyming story about animal mothers and their babies who live over in the meadow

The text is simple, fun, easy to read aloud, and easy for children to join in. Combine these things with the counting theme, and you've got the perfect choice for a Big Book.

Louise Voce's wide-eyed animals and bright meadow scenes are appealing and kid-friendly.

Genres: Picture Books, Counting, Animals, Childrens, Music, Storytime, Juvenile

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Joy_S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute! Even though "even" does not rhyme with "seven," it's still a sweet little book for beginning readers, that can also reinforce counting skills.

[Ali Book&Seaglasshunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

My four year old loved this book. We have one that follows the same structure but is shorter, and it’s always been a favorite of hers so I think she liked the combination of familiarity and that there were many animals featured.
Following the traditional “over in the meadow” structure, this book counts animals up to ten.

[Susan Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

I substituted some Spanish words for the numbers and animal names and used this for my bilingual story time.

[Mellanie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pre-K liked this one.

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drawings are simple and bright, nice for toddlers. The rhyme doesn't always rhyme but that's alright. lol

[Ems028 · Rating 4 out of 5]

even doesn't rhyme with seven.. the rest of the book is cute 🥰

[deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

What I'd really like is a version of this "traditional counting rhyme" that matches Raffi's lyrics and is illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats. As that doesn't exist, this book is a pleasant enough alternative. I like it because it is a sing-along book for a song other than the over-published "Old MacDonald" and "monkeys on the bed" songs, and the watercolour illustrations are gentle (if somewhat bland).

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

a good connection of the song and counting
teaches music and sequence

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun illustrated version of the traditional rhyme, a great concept book that recaps the numbers at the end.

[Cheyenne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Counting 1-10 with a recap. Cute rhymes!

[Pipa Guest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant rhyming numbers book. My little boy and I loved reading this together.