Fifteen years after his Down by the Station, Hillenbrand offers a cheerful companion book that transplants the familiar nursery rhyme to a rural setting. —Publishers Weekly
The bright and cheerful illustrations feature a cast of endearing animals and lots of humorous details. The exuberant art, combined with the pattern and repetition in the text, makes this a perfect read aloud. —School Library Journal
This exuberant companion to Hillenbrand's Down by the Station... will garner as many fans as the first... There is much to keep children entertained, in addition to the large, bright mixed-media illustrations... Fun! —Booklist