Knopf is proud to reissue the complete and unabridged Arnold Lobel-illustrated treasury of Mother Goose rhymes, originally published in 1986 as The Random House Book of Mother Goose and unavailable for several years. Reviewers were unanimous in their acclaim of a collection "brimming over with energy...distinguished by abundant humor and a rich variety of moods and styles" (School Library Journal, starred review). The beloved creator of the Frog and Toad books included 306 nursery rhymes--several hundred more than any other quality edition of Mother Goose--and "all are illustrated in a cornucopia of drawings which demonstrates the range of [his] technique and imagination" (Kirkus Reviews). The New York Times Book Review called it "brilliant," while The Washington Post Book World praised it as "surely one of the most satisfying nursery-rhyme books ever made."
Book of Mother Goose: A Treasury of More than 300 Classic Nursery Rhymes ANNOTATION An illustrated collection of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, including well-known ones such as "Bah, Bah, Black Sheep" and "Little Boy Blue" and less familiar ones such as "Doctor Foster went to Gloucester" and "When clouds appear like rocks and towers."
FROM THE PUBLISHER Knopf is proud to reissue the complete and unabridged Arnold Lobel-illustrated treasury of Mother Goose rhymes, originally published in 1986 as The Random House Book of Mother Goose and unavailable for several years. Reviewers were unanimous in their acclaim of a collection "brimming over with energy...distinguished by abundant humor and a rich variety of moods and styles" (School Library Journal, starred review). The beloved creator of the Frog and Toad books included 306 nursery rhymes—several hundred more than any other quality edition of Mother Goose—and "all are illustrated in a cornucopia of drawings which demonstrates the range of [his] technique and imagination" (Kirkus Reviews). The New York Times Book Review called it "brilliant," while The Washington Post Book World praised it as "surely one of the most satisfying nursery-rhyme books ever made."
SYNOPSIS
From the creator of the Frog and Toad books comes this imaginatively illustrated volume of over 300 Mother Goose nursery rhymes.
FROM THE CRITICS Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot Mother Goose rhymes have stood the test of time. So too has this collection by Caldecott Medal winner Arnold Lobel. The amusing pencil and watercolor illustrations are arranged to complement all of the verses. Many occupy a spread while half a dozen little verses and limericks with illustrations occupy other spreads. The pictures are filled with humor and even if kids can't read, they will love looking at the pictures. It's a treasury for every child and a wonderful choice for new parents. 1997 (orig.
Children's Literature - Susie Wilde The "First Mother" of reading is Mother Goose. One of the most important books in a baby's collection is a volume of Mother Goose. I've heard that many of the rhythms and rhymes echo a mother's heartbeat. That would explain why these verses can soothe a seemingly inconsolable infant into sleep, or bring smiles and giggles to a bored baby. What's more, they have endured for centuries. Choosing a particular volume depends on personal taste. This one is filled with three hundred classic nursery rhymes and lovely illustrations. 1997 (orig.
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