Westcott, Nadine Bernard

Overview

Works:	246 works in 1,006 publications in 3 languages and 76,010 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Fiction Stories in rhyme Picture books Songs Humorous fiction Literature Poetry Children's songs Nursery rhymes
Roles:	Author, Illustrator, Contributor, Bibliographic antecedent, Other
Classifications:	PZ8.3.W4998, E

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by Nadine Bernard Westcott

The lady with the alligator purse by Nadine Bernard Westcott( Book )

46 editions published between 1987 and 2017 in English and Japanese and held by 2,755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The old jump rope/nonsense rhyme features an ailing young Tiny Tim

April foolishness by Teresa Bateman( Book )

13 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and held by 2,641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Grandma, Grandpa, and the grandkids enjoy April Fools' Day on the farm

To the beach! by Linda Ashman( Book )

5 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 2,332 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A family keeps forgetting the things they need to take to the beach

Miss Mary Mack : a hand-clapping rhyme by Mary Ann Hoberman( Book )

35 editions published between 1997 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An expanded adaptation of the familiar hand-clapping rhyme about a young girl and an elephant. Includes music and directions for the hand-clapping actions

I know an old lady who swallowed a fly by Nadine Bernard Westcott( Book )

26 editions published between 1980 and 2020 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,091 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A cumulative folk song in which the solution proves worse than the predicament when an old lady swallows a fly

Up, down and around by Katherine Ayres( Book )

25 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 2,030 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A garden produces a variety of edible plants, such as corn that grows up, onions that grow down, and tomato vines that twine all around

Peanut butter and jelly : a play rhyme by Nadine Bernard Westcott( Book )

50 editions published between 1987 and 2009 in English and Japanese and held by 1,971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rhyming text and illustrations explain how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Includes instructions for accompanying hand and foot motions at the end of the book

Skip to my Lou by Nadine Bernard Westcott( Book )

35 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and held by 1,873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When his parents leave a young boy in charge of the farm for a day, chaos erupts as the animals take over the house. Includes the music to "Skip to my Lou." Humorous artwork adds to the joy of this adaptation of the beloved American folk song. The well-known song becomes a funny story of a little boy left in charge of the farm

The eensy weensy spider by Mary Ann Hoberman( Book )

26 editions published between 2000 and 2020 in English and Chinese and held by 1,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An expanded version of the familiar children's finger-play rhyme describing what the little spider does after being washed out of the water-spout

Down by the bay by Raffi( Book )

23 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in English and held by 1,766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

In this illustrated version of the humorous rhyming song, two children imagine their mothers asking questions about animals they may have seen down by the bay doing silly things. Includes music in back of book

Farm flu by Teresa Bateman( Book )

10 editions published between 2000 and 2014 in English and held by 1,673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

When the farm animals seem to catch the flu one after another, a young boy does his best to take care of them

Mrs. McNosh hangs up her wash by Sarah Weeks( Book )

30 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Mrs. McNosh hangs up her wash with such gusto that her clothesline ends up holding the dog, a Christmas wreath, a kite, and other odd items

Who has what? : all about girls' bodies and boys' bodies by Robie H Harris( Book )

5 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,450 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This series for young children provides easy-to-understand facts and answers. Launching the series is Who Has What?, a simple story following Nellie and Gus on a family outing to the beach. Humorous illustrations, conversations between the siblings, and a clear text all reassure young kids that whether they have a girl's body or a boy's, their bodies are perfectly normal, healthy, and wonderful

The bookstore ghost by Barbara Maitland( Book )

15 editions published between 1998 and 2012 in English and held by 1,379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The cat which Mr. Brown gets to catch the mice in his bookstore comes up with a very unusual way to attract customers

Do pirates take baths? by Kathy Tucker( Book )

17 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Humorous rhyming answers to eleven questions about the life of pirates

Oh, cats! by Nola Buck( Book )

7 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 1,258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A child plays with three new cat friends

Farmer Brown goes round and round by Teri Sloat( Book )

11 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 1,246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A twister strikes Farmer Brown's farm and mixes the animals all up, so that the cows oinked, sheep clucked, hens brayed, and his hound neighed

Even little kids get diabetes by Connie White Pirner( Book )

9 editions published between 1990 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A young girl who has had diabetes since she was two years old describes her adjustments to the disease

The lion who had asthma by Jonathan London( Book )

8 editions published between 1992 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Sean's nebulizer mask and his imagination aid in his recovery following an asthma attack. Includes information on childhood asthma and how to control its symptoms."--Title page verso

Never take a pig to lunch : poems about the fun of eating by Nadine Bernard Westcott( Book )

15 editions published between 1994 and 1999 in English and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A collection of poems and traditional rhymes about food and eating