Synopses & Reviews
From the vast and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit springs a Mother Goose world bursting with warmth and humor. All the favorite time-honored characters are here Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more, along with such treats as a mouse running up the clock, piggies going to market, and children dancing round the mulberry bush.
As complete as can be with one hundred rhymes in all, this is truly a book to treasure. It's a masterful collection of the adorable, the zany, and the beautiful that will be cherished for generations.
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Inspired by the wish to have her granddaughter and other children know these beloved rhymes, Engelbreit chose 100 of her favorites to illustrate. Special extras include a note from her on the process of creating the book.
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New York Times bestseller
From the warm and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit comes a Mother Goose book bursting with warmth and humor.
This highly illustrated hardcover treasury includes everyone's favorite time-honored characters--Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more. Readers will enjoy Mary Engelbreit's interpretations of the mouse running up the clock, piggies going to market, and children dancing 'round the mulberry bush.
With one hundred rhymes in all, all lavishly illustrated in Mary Engelbreit's signature style, this collection of time-honored verses is truly a book to treasure. Makes an excellent gift for baby showers, new parents, and other special occasions
Special features include:
- An introduction from children's book historian Leonard S. Marcus
- A note from Mary Engelbreit about the process of creating the book
- An index of first lines--easy to track down your favorite rhyme
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An illustrated collection of nearly one hundred nursery rhymes, including "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and other familiar poems, as well as "Mary had a Pretty Bird" and other less familiar ones.
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Beloved artist Mary Engelbreit shares her favorite nursery rhymes in this enchanting collection. The engaging, detailed pictures give children a gateway into the world of reading and provide a perfect introduction to Mother Goose. Full color.
About the Author
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother's own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary's distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.
Mary's dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her now-classic edition of The Night Before Christmas glows with the sense of wonder, spirited wit, and nostalgic warmth that is her signature around the world. This best-selling book has already inspired a popular animated video. Young readers can also enjoy Queen of Christmas, Queen of the Class, and Queen of Hearts, picture book adventures starring Mary's irrepressible alter ego, Ann Estelle.