Mary Had a Little Jam and Other Silly Rhymes [Hardcover]

Bruce Lansky (Author), Stephen Carpenter (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2004 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

These all-new, delightfully silly nursey rhymes recount the latest adventures of Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Old Mother Hubbard, Little Boy Blue, Little Bo-Beep, and other best-loved Mother Goose characters.  Children have been waiting for this sequel for over 200 years.   

Sample verse:  "Mary had a little jam; she spread it on a waffle.  And if she hadn't eaten ten, she wouldn't feel so awful." 

This book is an iParenting Media Awards Back to School 2004 Winner: Poetry.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A witty contemporary takeoff of Mother Goose. My three-year-old daughter, Sarah, loves the sing-song rhythm and funny punch lines … even after 200 readings." —Marina Krakovsky, Family Fun Magazine

"Long overdue! A kinder, gentler Mother Goose … and funny too!" —Christine Clark, Editor Humpty Dumpty Magazine

"Chock-full of chuckles!" —Sharis Lewis and Lamb Chop

"An instant classic. Move over Mother Goose!" —Peggy Gisler, "Dear Teacher" syndicated columnist

About the Author

Bruce Lansky has been crowned the "King of Giggle Poetry," by his elementary school admirers. As editor of the successful poetry anthologies, A Bad Case of the Giggles, Kids Pick the Funniest Poems, No More Homework! No More Tests! and Miles of Smiles, he learned what makes children laugh. He used this feedback to create three books of his own original poetry, Poetry Party, If Pigs Could Fly¿ and My Dog Ate My Homework. Lansky lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Meadowbrook (March 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689033923
• ISBN-13: 978-0689033926
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Literature > Poetry > Humorous
  • #40 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Literature > Poetry > General
  • #49 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Humorous

More About the Author

Bruce Lansky is the #1 author of baby-name books in North America. His other name books include: What's Your Baby's Name, Baby Names Around the World, The Best Baby Name Book in the Whole Wide World, The Very Best Baby Name Book in the Whole Wide World, 55000+ Baby Names, 25,000+ Baby Names, The Baby Name Survey Book, and the Mother of All Baby Names. He is also editor of a successful series of humor books, children's poetry books, and children's fiction.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative - Funny - Down right cute, March 15, 2006

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This review is from: Mary Had a Little Jam and Other Silly Rhymes (Hardcover)

This book puts a C-U-T-E spin on the humdrum nursery rhymes. Instead of the same old rhymes we all grew up with, these have a humorous twist....guaranteed to be a repeat read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book, October 5, 2008

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Nathan Adams "Happy Mom" (Spring City, Tn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mary Had a Little Jam and Other Silly Rhymes (Hardcover)

This book is an ok book. I bought this book on accident. I was trying to buy all books by Alan Katz. I would not buy again or more from the same author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really cute!, December 17, 2007

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This review is from: Mary Had a Little Jam and Other Silly Rhymes (Hardcover)

The rhymes and pictures in this book are really cute! I know this will be a favorite with my daughter as she grows...