Books with title Magic Mother Goose

Critically acclaimed artist Scott Cook brings his spirited, classic style to the Mother Goose menagerie! From Little Miss Muffet to Old Mother Hubbard and a whole range of unforgettable characters in between, this lavish yet affordably priced anthology harks back to the best-loved nursery rhyme collections of the past while possessing a unique flavor. Expressive portraits, richly rendered vignettes, and exuberant, parade-like scenes that creatively group verses together--all invite readers to curl up in a cozy chair and enter the timeless and utterly satisfying world of Cook, whose oil paintings Booklist has described as "suffused with a golden glow...soft as a kiss, yet filled with energy." Over 60 familiar and lesser-known rhymes are included in this visual feast.

MAGICAL MOTHER GOOSE***** ADAPTED BY: John Archambault & David Plummer SIGNED BY: David Plummer ILLUSTRATOR: Robert Sauber EDITION: 2006 PUBLISHER:Childcraft Education Corp., Mt. Joy, PA LANGUAGE: English DESCRIPTION: Pictorial Softcovers clean and bright. Signed by David Plummer in black marker title page. All pages are clean and bright without marking, stain or soil. No wrinkled pages or folded corners. ABSTRACT: A Member of the "School Specialty" Family. Nursery Rhymes, English Poetry designed especially for children. Large format suitable for storytelling and other group uses. (PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS FOR FURTHER EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION) Condition Report: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Rosesbooks shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Feel confident when you purchase from me, I stand behind all my books chosen for sale. Items are described and photographed for your convenience. Feel free to inquire, should you have questions, or wish to view additional photos. I am at your service. Respectfully, Rose

Recognizing the power of words on the hearts of young children, Catherine set out to give the familiar Mother Goose nursery rhymes a Christian twist. The rewritten verses emphasize positive qualities instead of the sometimes-dubious meanings. For example, we remember "Peter, Peter, pumpkin-eater. Peter had a wife but couldn't keep her, so he put her in a pumpkin shell, and there he keeps her very well." Unfortunately for Mrs. Pumpkin-eater, it sounds like she may be in the pumpkin shell against her will. And furthermore, Mr. Pumpkin-eater comes off as a bully. Wouldn't the following verse be a kinder, gentler version?"Peter, Peter, pumpkin-eater had a wife and loved to please her. He bought for her a pumpkin shell; they live there now, and all is well." (A picture of a happy couple!)The Good Mother Goose not only provides revisited verses but original poems and nursery rhymes accompanied with appropriate Bible verses. Parents will find teaching their children poetry a fun and meaningful way to incorporate positive values and scripture.