One, Two Buckle My Shoe

The meticulous detective Hercule Poirot suspects the worst of the death of a dentist in this classic mystery by Queen of Whodunits, Agatha Christie.

Even the great detective Hercule Poirot harbored a deep and abiding fear of the dentist, so it was with some trepidation that he arrived at the celebrated Dr. Morley’s surgery for a dental examination. But what neither of them knew was that only hours later Poirot would be back to examine the dentist, found dead in his own surgery.

Turning to the other patients for answers, Poirot finds other, darker, questions.…

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring John Moffatt as the great Belgian detective.

Poirot has always hated visiting the dentist, but this time his check-up is painless and soon over. As he leaves Mr Morley's surgery, he observes a woman wearing patent leather shoes with large buckles. She catches one of the buckles on the taxi door and wrenches it off, and as Poirot hands it back, he is reminded of the children's rhyme 'One, two, buckle my shoe'.

Back home, Poirot is astonished to receive a call from Chief Inspector Japp, informing him that Mr Morley has shot himself. There was no reason for him to commit suicide, and Poirot believes he was murdered, but who would want to kill an inoffensive dentist? To find out, Poirot must pick up sticks and lay them straight...

As Poirot starts to dig and delve, the solution seems apparent. But with so many suspects, and a wealth of motives to digest, he has a long way to go before his plate's empty...

Rain, Rain, Go Away celebrates and encourages the playful spirit of children, no matter the weather! From sunshine to rain, nothing can stop the fun of a group of friends ready to play outside together! *** Join Winken, Blinken, and Nod on their fantastical journey to a land beyond sleep in this expanded version of the classic children's tale. *** One, Two, Buckle My Shoe! Never has counting been so adorable! Join friends as they laugh and frolic, while learning to count things around them as they head outside to play!

The dentist was found with a blackened hole below his right temple. A pistol lay on the floor near his outflung right hand. Later, one of his patients was found dead from a lethal dose of local anaesthetic. A clear case of murder and suicide. But why would a dentist commit a crime in the middle of a busy day of appointments?

A shoe buckle holds the key to the mystery. Now—in the words of the rhyme—can Poirot pick up the sticks and lay them straight?

With an illustrated version of a familiar rhyme, new readers use the simple text to guide them through the storyline that introduces them to basic numerical concepts. New readers, as well as those who are not yet able to read, will be inspired to retell what they have learned or to gather information from the lively illustrations and create a story of their very own! The familiar rhyme will leave children engaged and feeling confident as they embark on their journey into the world of reading!

NOT STATISTICS BUT INDIVIDUALS live in these stories of personal quests to develop successful learning strategies. These three students illustrate different learning styles. One student was a strong visual learner with a need to acquire speaking and listening skills. One exhibited such speed of thinking that he could not physically record his thoughts legibly. One had such a strong auditory learning style that spelling both predicable and unpredictable words frustrated her. No one method could satisfy the needs of these elementary students. Instead, approaches tailored to their needs were designed so that their academic careers would be enhanced.

One, Two, Buckle My Shoe is a book with a new twist on a classic nursery rhyme.  Young children will learn to count from one to ten as they recite this favorite rhyme. Colorful abstract shapes transform into playful circus scenes with the turn of a page. Watch as the two polka dots magically become a clown's shoe; see ten different colored circles transform into juggling rings.  The grand finale comes to life in a spread where the circus performers entertain, amaze, and amuse.

Bright and clear numbers (numerals and words) help toddlers learn to count in a way that's never been so much fun.  Come on into the big top and enjoy.

lovely Carlie, her shining blonde hair with just a flash of red from her Grandmother Baker. But it was the eyes that people noticed, such a deep brown they were nearly black. They had a sparkle like sunshine on the morning sea. The contrast with her hair was quite striking. dark rooms were safe. Rudy felt the need to be safe. He liked his new friend. Hed never had a friend. Rudy decided she would be his friend as he watched her bounce excitedly across the entrance to the castle. The sound of her giggles made him weak. He wiped his mouth with his hanky. Rudy leaned carefully around the corner of the dark blue column of the jumping castle; it was soft to his shoulder. He could see her once again, lying still on the grass, her soft hair covering her face. She was asleep. She was very little. He bent, slipped his arm under her neck, the other around her waist. Holding her like a small baby he rose to his feet and started running. He wasnt sure why or where. He was scared.

What if a relentless predator—a parent's worst nightmare come true—dropped out of nowhere? He has, and now cynical Detective Richard Slater and reluctant psychic Kate Macklin are all that stand between death and life for the children targeted by this psycho. But can Richard and Kate piece together the puzzle before the killer comes for them, too?

‘The Buckle My Shoe Picture Book’ is one of Walter Crane’s celebrated Toy Books. It contains the charming tales of ‘Buckle My Shoe’, ‘The Gaping-Wide-Mouth-Waddling Frog’ and ‘My Mother’. As Crane himself stated in the preface to this luxuriously illustrated edition, ‘A pleasing romance of domestic incident runs through “One, Two, Buckle my shoe”, while the “Waddling Frog” shows a rich and sumptuous imagination… if one were to ask… what is “My Mother” doing in such company? I shrewdly suspect, if we knew the truth, that she is really the author of both.’ This good natured humour continues throughout the text and full-colour illustrations – making this a truly charming volume of children’s verse. Crane (1845 – 1915), was an English artist and book illustrator. He is considered to be the most influential, and among the most prolific, children’s book creator of his generation. Alongside such names as Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway, he was also one of the strongest contributors to the child’s nursery theme. Crane’s work is characteristically colourful and beautifully detailed, taking its inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement (of which he was a member), as well as the iconic child-in-the-garden motif. His illustrated books are incredibly sought after today, as some of the finest examples of Golden Age art. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children’s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.