Nursery rhyme one two
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe - Lyrics in French and in English
4.2/5 - (42 votes)
One, Two, Buckle My ShoeLanguages: English, French
Ressource Type: song, nursery rhyme
Theme: numbers from 1 to 20, action
Age-range: infant-preschool, 3 – 7 years
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♦ One Two Buckle My Shoe Lyrics
“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” (or just “1, 2, Buckle My Shoe“) is a traditional English nursery rhyme and counting-out rhyme first published in “Songs for the Nursery“ in London in 1805. Learning to count is one of the child earliest lessons. For this reason, counting rhymes have a long history and many have the status of nursery rhyme. “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” is an example of this kind. This funny traditional counting-out song, presented with attractive pictures, will teach kids how to count from 1 to 20: One, two…Buckle my shoe. Three, four…Knock at the door. Five, six…Pick up sticks. Seven, eight…Lay them straight. Nine, ten…A big, fat hen!
English Version:
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
One, two,
Buckle my shoe;
Three, four,
Knock at the door;
Five, six,
Pick up sticks;
Seven, eight,
Lay them straight;
Nine, ten,
A big fat hen;
Eleven, twelve,
Dig and delve;
Thirteen, fourteen,
Maids a-courting;
Fifteen, sixteen,
Maids in the kitchen;
Seventeen, eighteen,
Maids in waiting;
Nineteen, twenty,
My plate’s empty.
French Translation:
Un, deux, boucle ma chaussure
Un, deux,
Boucle ma chaussure ;
Trois, quatre,
Frappe à la porte ;
Cinq, six,
Ramasse des bâtons ;
Sept, huit,
Pose-les bien droit ;
Neuf, dix,
Une bonne poule grasse ;
Onze, douze,
Creuse et fouille ;
Treize, quatorze,
Des jeunes filles qui font la cour ;
Quinze, seize,
Des domestiques dans la cuisine ;
Dix-sept, dix-huit,
Des dames de compagnie ;
Dix-neuf, vingt,
Mon assiette est vide.
“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” Original lyrics
(Recorded in Songs for the Nursery, published in London in 1805)
Thirteen, fourteen, draw the curtain,
Fifteen sixteen, the maid’s in the kitchen,
Seventeen, eighteen, she’s in waiting,
Nineteen, twenty, my stomach’s empty.
Culture and Vocabulary:
- Numbers from 1 to 20 ;
- shoe, door, sticks, hen, kitchen, empty, big, fat.
- Imperative verbs: lay, knock, dig, delve, buckle.
- presence of rhymes ;
- long vocalic sounds: /u:/ of shoe, /ɔr/ of door, /i:/ of thirteen, fourteen…
- give instructions.
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Jane Cabrera
January 30, 2019(Counting Book) This book is nice for children learning to count because it goes along with an old nursery song that children can sing along with. The only criticism I would have is that children can possibly feel off track with having to read the words in between the numbers. However, I think this book would be better if it were read to children, by an adult, until children can get the hang of the flow. This book also has quotes from characters on each page, that I’m not sure that students just learning how to count would be able to read. This book could also be used in a later grade to teach rhyming.
Although it seems like a young book, every page rhymes with the one before, and could be used in other lessons in higher grades. The illustrations in this book are also very colorful and exciting for readers.
- 05-counting-books exploring-public-library
August 30, 2018
A cute take on the classic song one two buckle my shoe with four chickens hiding on each page and a few differnt parts of the song. Goes 1 to 20. toddler and up
- 2018-picture-books chickens numbers
June 8, 2019
Sunny illustrations and 4 yellow chicks are hiding on each page.
However, I didn't love the change in the traditional lines. It does make it more of a story line, though.
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Lindsay
216 reviews20 followers
September 18, 2021Jane Cabrera, Jane Cabrera! Her books, new to me, have been the highlight of our preschool unit on nursery rhymes. Soybean asked to read this one several times and loved finding the chicks!
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November 28, 2022
Genre: poetry
Age group: k-2nd
This rhyming book blends well with the illustrations.
It is a old well known tale re said in a different way and I love that.
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October 14, 2015Title: One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
Author: Jane Cabrera
Illustrator: Jane Cabrera
Genre: Counting, Rhyming
Themes: Friendship, Kindness
Opening line/sentence:
1, 2, buckle my shoe
Brief Book Summary:
This story starts off with a rabbit running out the door to go get reading for a birthday party. The momma hen and baby chicks also help prepare and cook for the party. At the end of the story, they all surprise the pigs with a big birthday party with balloons, cake, and party hats! Throughout the book, they count two numbers per event, counting all the way to number twenty.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1:
Children's Literature - Sylvia Firth
First published in Great Britain, this title is another in a series of books updating old, familiar nursery rhymes. The theme of the story is a surprise birthday party where some piglets, chicks, a rabbit, and Mother Hen come together for a happy time that includes enough balloons to count to twenty.
Youngsters are also instructed to find the four hidden chicks in each of the double page spreads. The rhyme for every two numbers is printed in large, bold type and accompanied by a bright, childlike illustration done with strong brush strokes that are outlined in black. Some of the pages contain additional remarks made by the animals. Youngsters may have to be introduced to some of the vocabulary, as words like "delve" and "a-snortin'" may not be familiar to them. While this is entertaining, it is not really necessary to add it to a collection that already contains other versions of this traditional rhyme.
Professional Recommendation/Review #2:
Publishers Weekly
Cabrera's (Old MacDonald Had a Farm) version of this familiar schoolyard song takes readers all the way up through the number 20, as her rabbit heroine helps some animals get ready for a big party. Though the rhymes are occasionally a stretch (“15, 16, in the kitchen”), the lively images, thick with paint strokes, create a cheerful atmosphere.
Additionally, the opening challenge to find four small chicks on each spread will keep readers entertained as they read along.
Response to Two Professional Reviews: Even though review number one was a lot more detailed, they both explain the overall conflict and message of the story. They both point out that the pictures were made with thick paint strokes. I agree with review number two that the challenge of having the readers find the missing ducks on each page is a great way to keep the readers attention and keep them excited and interactive with the text.
Evaluation of Literary Elements: The style of the book is very simple and easy to follow- there are a few words per page in bold which is great for beginner readers. The illustrations are very creative as they are done using a thick paintbrush. The colors in the book are very bright and warm, which allows for the readers to feel happy while reading the story.
Consideration of Instructional Application: This could be used with preschoolers and kindergarten when introducing counting.
After reading the book, I would have containers with tactile numbers for students. The students can individually or with a partner, sort and sequence numbers 1-20. I would also provide them with a number line after so student’s can check their work. For preschoolers, I would make it simpler and give them only numbers 1-5 or 1-10 depending on their age. This is great practice for learning numbers!
Clare
12 reviews1 follower
September 12, 2013One Two Buckle my shoe is a poem compromising of rhyme and rhythm. Rhyme is used as a memory tool and the rhythm makes for simple predications of the next word. I particularly like the use of recognisable daily tasks that children can understand and relate to. This supports the memory element of the literature in that if the reader can relate to the text they may find it easier to remember it.
The colours are bright and the pictures are fun making it a visually captivating book.
There is a consistent regular rhythm which makes for easy reading which could also be used in SEN children.
It is a great resource to build up for children’s counting skills, literacy skills and rhyming skill; particularly in key stage 1.
The poem could also be used as a platform for perhaps key stage 1 children to make their own poems using rhyme. The structure is easy to follow and with the use of techniques such as phonics, the rhyming is made easier.
The simplicity of the words mean that decoding with the use of phonics is achievable for Key stage 1.
A follow on book by Jane for perhaps year 2 could be a nice stepping stone.
October 26, 2012
This is a good book for head start children to learn their numbers and how to count.
1, 2, Buckle My Shoe book is colorful and with a bit different touch to the story. It is still original with the rhythming and counting to 20. Jane Cabrera put 4 naughty little chicks on each page.
Little rabbit visit the meet the hen with 4 naughty chicks, the six pigss, and a big cake. To celebrate a PARTY that everyone can count to 20.
Learning Expereince: The teacher will have small group with the children to play with number blocks. Also, the children can play with the hands to learn the rhyming words. The teacher will have vocabulary words for head-start to learn the words and counting numbers. The teacher can print out a picture of hen with chicks, six pigs, and a cake. The children can color it, cut and paste on a stick to tell the story.
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June 4, 2010
Here is an entirely new version of a nursery rhyme favorite. With hiding chicks, numbers up to 20, and a party. What fun!
What I thought: Delightful! Cabrera has made this nursery rhyme her own with charming illustrations and new verses. I love the inclusion of all the other animals. The hiding chicks are a stroke of genius.
Kids love to locate things in pictures (e.g., the mouse in 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo by Eric Carle).
Story Time Ideas: This book would be great for a Mother Goose/Nursery Rhyme story time. Would also be good for Baby Sit & Sign when we do numbers.
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jacky
3,495 reviews83 followers
July 31, 2012I've liked this author's other renditions of popular children's songs / rhymes, so I didn't hesitate to pick this one out when I saw it. As with her others, it strays from the rhyme I know, but that is fine with me. The changes work. It also adds on 11-20. There is a simple story line and a few types of animals. Overall, a fun way to go over counting 1-20 without it being much work. Also, there are four chicks hiding on each page spread, so that lengthens the novelty of the book. And as always, I enjoy Cabrera's illustration style: Bold colored paintings.
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October 18, 2013
Cabrera is a great author for the younger crowd.
My twin 3 yr old's loved it. Colorful fun pictures that helps get the child engaged and keeps them engaged. The illustrations were paintings that had a unique brushstroke and the colors were so vibrant! Cabrera has a style all her own. Loved the paintings especially! Also, many of her books have themes that are popular children’s songs, so immediately her books grabbed my preschoolers attention. A great addition to any children's library.
- childrens
October 31, 2010
This is the second 1, 2 Buckle My Shoe book we took out from the library recently. This one is a bit different: it changes some of the original rhymes and goes up to 20. Also, you have to search for "4 naughty little chicks" who hide on each page. This one seemed to entertain my 2 year old a bit more than the other version we read.
- ages-2-4 counting-math
October 23, 2009
The "Where's Waldo" element (can you find the chicks) was really unnecessary to make this a fun version of a classic nursery rhyme.
It's distracting from the story, though it does make for a cute ending.
Lea
173 reviews
February 24, 2010This twist on the traditional rhyme has cute art and a handful of familiar animals involved in a rudimentary plot presenting situations young children can easily relate to (preparing a surprise party).
- childrens
September 12, 2012
Picture Book 42: This is a good book to engage your readers in counting. It is fun because if you read it aloud the children will want to find the 4 hiding chicks and secretly they will be counting as well. Such a fun/cool book to read to children!
January 18, 2017
A counting to twenty book combined with a search-and-find one. Little rabbit is being followed by four little chicks, who often get 'lost' in their surroundings. Can you find them at each stop? Where are they going and what will they do there? FUN.
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October 5, 2009
Classic number rhyme, good for Story Time.
One-on-one sharing is extended by use of little chicks "hiding" on each spread.
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Edna
1,026 reviews3 followers
October 9, 2009Wonderful heavily-painted illustrations accompany this delightful 1-20 counting story of a young girl-rabbit heading to a birthday surprise party. Good book for pre-K.
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Denise
484 reviews15 followers
November 12, 2009Cabrera's illustrations are always a treat and in this version of the classic nursery rhyme, she adds a little subplot with her own text played out by an adorable bunny, several chicks and pigs.
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Mary
280 reviews2 followers
December 1, 2009Cute illustrations and has hiding chicks in each spread. Fun for little ones to find them.
May 25, 2010
3 1/2 stars
In addition to the traditional nursery rhyme, readers have the challenge of finding several baby chicks hidden through the pages.
Molly
1,468 reviews9 followers
July 20, 2010A sweet variation on the traditional rhyme. For read aloud, ignore the side comments, but for one to one sharing have your child find the chicks on each page.
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Charging rhymes.
Folklore for children. All the words of nursery rhymes are accompanied by simple movements. The kid really likes this game, which brings both benefit and fun!
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We woke up,
We woke up.
Sweet, sweet stretched.
Mom and dad smiled.
(Stretching)
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Pull handles
And clap hands.
Legs-legs - stompers,
Errands, jumpers.
Good morning, hands,
Hands and feet,
Flower cheeks -
Smack!
(We accompany the text with movements: sipping, clapping, squatting, etc.)
(Arms out, arms up)
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Owl Owl
Owl Owl,
Big head,
Sitting on a stump,
Turning his head,
Looks in all directions,
Yes ka-a-ak
Fly!
(We turn our heads, raise our hands up)
*** two three!
***
Pull-pull,
From toes to crown,
We'll stretch, stretch,
We won't stay small.
We are already growing,
We are growing,
We are growing!
***
Dancing turnip with poppy seeds,
A parsley with parsnips,
Corn with garlic,
Our (name) with a Cossack.
And the carrot didn't want to dance, dance,
Because she couldn't dance, dance.
(dancing with the child)
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Oh, how big we are,
Not tiny!
Like that, like that,
That's sooooo little!
Who's already awake?
Who stretched so sweetly?
Pull-ups
From toe to crown.
We'll stretch, stretch,
We won't stay small.
***
One, two, three, four, five,
Time for the legs to run,
Cheerfully straighten the back,
Stretch the arms up.
Sit down and stand up ten times,
To get tired of sleeping.
Bend forward ten times,
Bend back ten times.
There is no need to exercise,
To strengthen the muscles of the body.
There is no more important exercise,
To make the baby stronger.
***
Strong kids
Went to the playground,
Strong kids
Doing exercises!
One-two,
Three-four.
Hands up!
Feet wider!
***
We kick top, top
We hands clap, clap
We eyes moment, moment
We shoulders chick, chick
One here, two here
(torso turns to the right and left)
Turn around yourself
Once sat down, two half stood up
Sat down, got up, sat down, got up
Like a roly-poly steel,
And then they started galloping
(running in a circle)
Like my elastic ball.
One, two, one, two
(breathing exercise)
The game is over.
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Raise the paws of the bear,
Lower the paws of the bear,
Bear, spin the bear,
And then touch the ground.
And rub your tummy,
One, two, three - one, two, three!
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Hamster-hamster hamster
(puff out cheeks like a hamster)
Striped barrel.
