Here Comes Mother Goose edited by Iona Opie and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, published in 1999, from front book flap, " Spread the words - here comes Mother Goose _ and with her comes an entire procession of best-loved nursery rhyme characters, including Mary Mary Quite Contrary, Simple Simon, Little Tommy Tucker, the Queen of Hearts, and many more. Joining them is an array of colorful folk you may not have met before: Mrs. Murphy, for instance, and My Aunt Jane; Freda the American Beauty and Dusty Bill from Vinegar Hill - each of them well worth getting to know, as we're sure you'll agree! "Pure joy," cheered The Horn Book about My Very First Mother Goose, the first collaboration between Iona Opie, the leading expert on children's lore, and Rosemary Wells, one of today's finest picture book artists. now, the two have teamed up again to produce this equally captivating volume for the very young. With more than fifty-five favorite nursery rhymes, each illustrated with glorious inventiveness and vitality, this book fairly sings out, "Mother Goose is back - and it is pure joy!"
My Very First Mother Goose edited by Iona Opie and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, published in 1996, from front book flap, "Words and rhymes are new and magical to small children. And the most magical of all are those of Mother Goose. Now, in My Very First Mother Goose, folklorist Iona Opie has gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect form. From "Humpty Dumpty" to "I see the moon" and "Jack be nimble, these are the rhymes that have been recited and relished by countless generations, the rhymes that are every child's birthright. With watercolors by Rosemary Wells that are sure to prove equally enduring, My Very First Mother Goose captures the simple joy and the sly humor that are the essence of Mother Goose. Rosemary Wells has created an entire world in her extraordinary illustrations with characters both familiar and new and with endearing details on every page. A landmark in children's literature, My Very First Mother Goose promises hours of quiet smiles and merry grins fro many years to come.
Mother Goose Keepsake Collection published in 2006 has 93 nursery rhymes, including: Little Bo-Peep illustrated by Sharon Cartwright, Peter Pumpkin-Eater illustrated by Nan Brooks, Mary Had a Little Lamb illustrated by Thea Kliros, Old MacDonald illustrated by Tammie Lyon, This Little Piggy illustrated by Margie Moore, Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling illustrated by Susan Spellman, Rock-a-Bye , Baby illustrated by Linda Clearwater, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star illustrated by Marnie Webster, Georgie Porgie illustrated by Kathleen O'Malley, Rub-a-Dub-Dub illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau, The Piper's Son illustrated by Betsy Day, Hush-a-Bye illustrated by Wayne Parmenter, Moses' Toeses illustrated by Yvette Banek, and others!
Mother Goose and Friends illustrated by Ruth Sanderson, published in 2008, from front book flap, "Here's Dear Mother Goose and the entire clan - all our old friends are together again! Whether at storytime, playtime, or bedtime, Mother Goose will once again have children giggling at jumpy Miss Muffet and clumsy Jack and Jill, twisting their tongues in knots with Peter Piper, and singing along to well-loved verses such as "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush," "Yankee Doodle," and "Ring Around the Roses." You're sure to find your favorites in this stunning new version of the classic, now made complete with other beloved nursery verses traditionally not included in most Mother Goose collections. Ruth Sanderson soars as never before in her elegant portrayal of these enduring rhymes."
My Very First Mother Goose edited by Iona Opie and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, published in 1996, from front book flap, "Words and rhymes are new and magical to small children. And the most magical of all are those of Mother Goose. Now, in My Very First Mother Goose, folklorist Iona Opie has gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect form. From "Humpty Dumpty" to "I see the moon" and "Jack be nimble, these are the rhymes that have been recited and relished by countless generations, the rhymes that are every child's birthright. With watercolors by Rosemary Wells that are sure to prove equally enduring, My Very First Mother Goose captures the simple joy and the sly humor that are the essence of Mother Goose. Rosemary Wells has created an entire world in her extraordinary illustrations with characters both familiar and new and with endearing details on every page. A landmark in children's literature, My Very First Mother Goose promises hours of quiet smiles and merry grins fro many years to come.
Mother Goose Keepsake Collection published in 2006 has 93 nursery rhymes, including: Little Bo-Peep illustrated by Sharon Cartwright, Peter Pumpkin-Eater illustrated by Nan Brooks, Mary Had a Little Lamb illustrated by Thea Kliros, Old MacDonald illustrated by Tammie Lyon, This Little Piggy illustrated by Margie Moore, Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling illustrated by Susan Spellman, Rock-a-Bye , Baby illustrated by Linda Clearwater, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star illustrated by Marnie Webster, Georgie Porgie illustrated by Kathleen O'Malley, Rub-a-Dub-Dub illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau, The Piper's Son illustrated by Betsy Day, Hush-a-Bye illustrated by Wayne Parmenter, Moses' Toeses illustrated by Yvette Banek, and others!
Mother Goose and Friends illustrated by Ruth Sanderson, published in 2008, from front book flap, "Here's Dear Mother Goose and the entire clan - all our old friends are together again! Whether at storytime, playtime, or bedtime, Mother Goose will once again have children giggling at jumpy Miss Muffet and clumsy Jack and Jill, twisting their tongues in knots with Peter Piper, and singing along to well-loved verses such as "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush," "Yankee Doodle," and "Ring Around the Roses." You're sure to find your favorites in this stunning new version of the classic, now made complete with other beloved nursery verses traditionally not included in most Mother Goose collections. Ruth Sanderson soars as never before in her elegant portrayal of these enduring rhymes."