Families who loved Hey Diddle Diddle and Baby Bunting by Randolph Caldecott often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you want to bridge the gap between reading and creating, or when your child is curious about the 'olden days' of storytelling. This collection pairs the nonsense rhymes of Mother Goose with the iconic 19th-century sketches of Randolph Caldecott, presented in a unique format that invites children to color and expand upon the original art. It is a wonderful tool for children who find standard picture books too passive and want to physically participate in the world of the story. While the rhymes are whimsical and linguistically rich, they serve as a window into a different era. The book includes 'Hey Diddle Diddle' and 'Baby Bunting,' offering a blend of absurd animal humor and vintage domestic scenes. It is best suited for children ages 3 to 8, providing toddlers with rhythmic comfort and older children with a sophisticated art project. Parents should be aware that the 'Baby Bunting' rhyme mentions hunting for a rabbit skin, which may require a brief conversation about historical lifestyles.
