Pots and Pans

by Patricia Hubbell, Diane deGroat (Illustrator)

For high-energy toddlers, here's a playful poem that celebrates the thrill of making noise.

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

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Patricia Hubbell has been writing poetry since she was eleven years old.
In 1998, her Wrapping Paper Romp was selected as a Parents Magazine Book of the Year.
Patricia Hubbell lives with her husband, Harold Hornstein, in Easton, Connecticut, the small town where she was born.
Remembering how much their children and grandchildren loved to bounce when they were very young prompted her to write Bouncing Time. "Bouncing is one of the joyous things little kids do," she says. "It reflects their constant enthusiasm."

Reviews

[Dianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the cover (and the fact that it rhymes), I didn't think I'd like this book much, but my three-year-old and I actually quite enjoyed it together. My only complaint is that I think that books featuring toddlers should always be board books. Luckily my three-year-old graduated to regular books before this lost its appeal for him, but it's a very short window.

[Alice Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun book! The rhythm and feel of the words are well suited to the story of a small child making "music" by banging pots and pans. This is one book I don't mind reading over and over again to children or grandchildren.

[Poet’s Pulpit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this to my son

[BiblioBeruthiel · Rating 2 out of 5]

0-2 ST

[Colorado Buck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute song to sing with it.

[Maeve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Storytime:
Music
Instruments
Kitchen

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summary: Rhyming text imitates Baby finding pots, pans, lids, and cans in the kitchen.

I love this book! It was and still is a favorite of J's.

It is a fun singing/chanting text for toddlers and preschoolers.

Pots and pans,
Pots and pans,
Baby's in the kitchen
With the pots and pans.
Grab those lids!
Clang those pans!
Baby's in the kitchen
With the pots and pans.

Themes: Cooking, music, babies, rhyming

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toddlers love getting their own pots & pans out &/or clapping their hands to the rythm of the writing.

[Miss Niki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains the "p" sounds at the beginnings of words 21 times. It has realistic illustrations and a real activity that most children would enjoy! Let them play!

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Using this one for a baby storytime on music.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

So perfect for baby storytime and our 2010 SRP program, Read to Feed!

[Miss Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is fun to read because of the terrific rhythm. We like to read this book and then play "drum" with a pot lid and a wooden spoon. Open up your cupboards and play!

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book makes me want to bang pots together.

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

a nice segue into introducing a baby to Stomp!

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic rhyming, sound book. Great for baby and toddler storytimes.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rhyming text imitates Baby finding pots, pans, lids, and cans in the kitchen.