Books with title Mother Goose's Classic Nursery Rhymes

“Doctor Foster went to Glo’ster, In a shower of rain; He stepped in a puddle right up to his middle, And never went there again.” A bumper crop of nursery rhymes for the delight of the very young. In his Introduction, Jerrold explains how his selection was based on earlier collections made by John Newbery, Joseph Ritson and James Orchard Halliwell. He goes on to add, “ Students divide our rhymes into narrative pieces, historical folk-lore, game rhymes, counting-out rhymes, jingles, fragments, etcetera, but for the children for whom and by whom they are remembered, and for whom they are here collected and pictured anew, they are just — Nursery Rhymes.”

An innovative format provides the best-ever way to share Mother Goose rhymes with children.Axel Scheffler, the bestselling illustrator of THE GRUFFALO and ROOM ON THE BROOM, brings his inimitable brand of humor and heart to the beloved poems in MOTHER GOOSE'S STORYTIME NURSERY RHYMES. In this innovative format, short stories about Mother Goose and her three rambunctious goslings frame each set of rhymes, creating preselected sections and natural stopping points for parents and teachers. And at 128 pages, this is one of the longest and most complete gift collections on the market--sure to be a favorite at storytime or anytime.

Cherished nursery rhymes now in the perfect size for little hands and big imaginations. Enjoy these beloved nursery rhymes now in the perfect format for small hands and big imaginations. Mother Goose’s nursery rhymes have been a perennial favorite of children (and parents) for over a century. Each nursery rhyme is accompanied by the breathtaking artwork of illustrator and RISD graduate Gina Baek. From stocking stuffers to baby showers, this affordable edition of Mother Goose is the perfect gift for any occasion.

"For all of us who grew up loving Dungeons & Dragons and Tolkien, Monster Goose is an excellent way to introduce our little ones to the world of fantasy!"--Drew Daywalt, bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit"Monstrously clever--I'd rather Mary had a hippogriff than a 'little lamb' any day!" --Molly Idle, award-winning illustrator of Flora and the Flamingo"The charm and wit of the poems in this book is matched only by Abigail's beautiful and timeless illustrations."--Brian Kessinger, story artist for Walt Disney animation studios"Young readers will 'goblin up' these wickedly humorous re-told favorites." --Edith Hope Fine, author of Sleepytime Me