Over in the Meadow
A Counting Rhyme
A fun sunny counting rhyme set in a meadow with ten animal mothers and their babies.






A Counting Rhyme
A fun sunny counting rhyme set in a meadow with ten animal mothers and their babies.
Introduces animals from around the world. Charming watercolour and pencil illustrations. 1-5 yrs.
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