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DK Book of Nursery Rhymes

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My 2 1/2 year old son loves this book. We checked it out of the library first, then bought it because it was so good. He sits through all 50 + rhymes and sometimes asks for it to be read again. The illustrations are lovely. The rhymes are mostly classics, with a couple that I hadn't seen before. They are all quite catchy when read aloud. The explanations that go along with some of the rhymes are interesting, though I wonder how accurate they are, particularily one that goes with a funny but satirical rhyme that claims it was created by an admirer.

The playful illustrations on the cover continue throughout the book, illustrating over fifty cherished nursery rhymes. Debi Gliori is one of the most popular children's artists of today. She has written and illustrated more than forty children's titles. Her art captures the essence of the rhymes and brings out the magic and joy of childhood. The art also brings some humor and insight to rhymes children have always cherished for hundreds of years.

The first poem is illustrated in a morning scene of children waking. The last is a beautiful poem about a baby sleeping. These poems are part of our cultural heritage and Debi shows how many of the poems relate to history.

When reading "Little Miss Muffet" it is fun for children to know what "curds" are or for children to discover that "Hot-Cross-Buns" was originally sung by street vendors. "Monday's Child," "Roses are Red," Peter Piper," "Hickory, dickory, dock" and many other wonderful nursery rhymes are waiting for your child to discover them as you did as a child. I absolutely adore the illustrations and I know your child will too. You will especially enjoy singing "Hush little baby, don't say a word," to your newborn baby.

Simply magical!

~The Rebecca Review