A Treasury of Mother Goose

By: Yeatman, Linda

Book Overview

A new collection of old and familiar nursery rhymes -- rhymes that stay alive from generation to generation because they move in lively rhythms. The words of these old favorites roll easily from the tongue, whether they be full of wisdom, humor or just plain nonsense. Many are fine poetry and serve as an important introduction to our literature. Hilda Offen's illustrations are very much in keeping with the spirit of the old familiar words. They will be a lasting joy to readers and listeners, young and old.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671501186
• ISBN13: 9780671501181
• Release Date: April 1984
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 157 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great book

My three-year-old daughter loves this book! She loves the illustrations. One problem - she doesn't know what a lot of them mean, and truthfully, sometimes neither do I. While some of the characters are mainstays of our culture, like Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater and Jack Sprat, others could be very easily forgotten.

Beautifully illustrated, very complete book of nursery rhyme

My children, now 10 & 8 loved this book. It has all the nursery rhymes I had forgotten and more.