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PreS-Gr 2—Using details from the nonsensical song "Yankee Doodle," this goofy picture book focuses on a conversation between the famous gentleman and his pony, who is trying to cajole his bored owner into taking a trip to town. Crankee Doodle is having none of it, grousing about town being too noisy and chaotic, with people ringing bells, eating pies, and running...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

As concepts for picture books go, it's hard to think of one cleverer than this absurdist deconstruction of the familiar song. Depicted in spindly lined cartoons, Yankee Doodle and his pony debate their plans for the afternoon. When Yankee D. complains of boredom, his pony cheerfully suggests they go to town -- do...Log In or Sign Up to Read More