"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 book to Hillenbrand's Down by the Station will garner as many fans as the first." -- Booklist "An upbeat book with a delightful chorus." -- Library Media Connection.