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To a small child, words are magical. And the most magical of all are the beloved, venerable words of Mother Goose. Now folklorist Iona Opie has gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect, honest form. From "Hey Diddle, Diddle" and "Pat-a-Cake" to "Little Jack Horner" and "Pussycat, Pussycat, " these are familiar verses that have been passed from parent to child for generations; these are the rhymes that are every child's birthright....
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A counting book in which one by one the little monkeys jump on the bed only to fall off and bump their heads. As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves. After the doctor issues a stern order--No more monkeys jumping on the bed!--they finally fall asleep.
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Three little kittens have lost their mittens, and can't have any pie until they're found. Onomatopoeia makes this rhyme a fun read! Some of kids' earliest--and best--childhood memories are of Mother Goose Rhymes they learn in their formative years. For many children, Mother Goose Rhymes are their very first storybook friends. The basic rhythms, simple rhyming words, and colorful images help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials...
11) Little Bo Peep
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Presents the classic nursery rhyme about the little girl who lost her sheep.
12) Humpty Dumpty
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A retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, with end notes on the identity and origins of Mother Goose.
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