# There's a Hole in the Log on the Bottom of the Lake - Hardcover

by **Loren Long** (Illustrator), **Loren Long** (Author)

**Built for giggles and fun read-alouds, this classic children's song has been adapted by #1 _New York Times_ bestselling illustrator of _Love_ and _Otis_, Loren Long!**  
  
**"One to visit again and again..." --_Publishers Weekly_**

_There's a log on the bottom of the lake_  
_There's a log on the bottom of the lake_  
_There's a log?_  
_There's a log!_  
_There's a log on the bottom of the lake._

But it turns out there's a a whole lot more than just a log on the bottom of this lake!

A cumulative text featuring repetition and tongue-twisters combine with gorgeous illustrations from _New York Times_ bestselling illustrator Loren Long for a book kids will clamor for at storytime. Endpapers include sheet music and lyrics for kids and parents to have their own singalong!

### Author Biography

**Loren Long** grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. He pursued graduate-level studies at the American Academy of Art in Chicago after graduating with a BA in Graphic Design/Art Studio from the University of Kentucky. After graduation, Long worked as an illustrator for a greeting card company in Cincinnati before beginning his career as a freelance illustrator. Since then, Long has received numerous accolades for his fluid WPA painting style. He has been awarded two gold medals from the Society of Illustrators in New York, and has been frequently selected for their annual exhibition and book. His work has also appeared in many other major annual exhibitions held by such prestigious journals and magazines as _American Illustration, Communication Arts, Step-By-Step Graphics_ and _Print._Long's clients include _Time,_ _Reader's Digest, Forbes,_ _the Wall Street Journal,_ _The_ _Atlantic,_ _Boy's Life,_ Land's End, _Sports Illustrated,_ and HBO_._ He has also illustrated book covers for numerous publishers and has recently concentrated on illustrating books for young readers, where his work has garnered much recognition and praise.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 11.1 x 10.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 25, 2018

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** There's a Hole in the Log on the Bottom of the Lake

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.8

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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