WALKER BOOKS LTD., 1989, HARD COVER FINE,LIKE NEW, DUST JACKET FINE, LIKE NEW, NEATLY PRICE CLIPPED (JACKET IS HOUSED IN A PLASTIC SLEEVE TO PROTECT ITS LIKE NEW CONDITION).WINNER OF THE NESTLE'S SMARTIES BOOK PRIZE 1989, BOSTON GLOBE HORN BOOK HONOR, 1989 AND SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, 1989.this is a beautiful, collectible, example of this well-known and much loved modern children's classic by Michael Rosen. It was originally adapted from an American folk song. Rosen, after hearing it, incorporated it into his poetry and, ultimately, wrote the book based on it.this book holds the Guinness World Record for the 'largest reading lesson' with a book-reading attended by 1,500 children, and another 30,000 listeners online in 2014. It has sold more than 9 million copies since it's first publication. The title is becoming increasingly difficult to find in collectible condition, so this copy really is a rare gem.