Orchard Book Of Nursery Rhymes [Hardcover]

Z Sutherland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1990 | Age Level: 4 and up

The well-known authority in the field of children's literature presents a selection of familiar nursery rhymes.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Noted children's literature specialist Sutherland's collection is a particularly fresh and satisfying entry in a crowded field. The selections are sequenced with care, and include many familiar favorites--from lullabies ("Hush Little Baby") to cumulative tales ("The House that Jack Built") to classic songs ("Mary Had a Little Lamb)." Sprinkled throughout the verses, Jaques's bustling illustrations brim with pleasingly old-fashioned details. Particularly inviting are the rustic landscapes, interiors, decorations and animals, though her figures are somewhat less successful. Sutherland's accessible, informative "Selector's Notes" provide background for interested adult readers, while Jaques offers a similar afterword regarding her art. Those seeking an attractive, well-designed nursery rhyme anthology would do well to consider this "dainty dish." All ages.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

A collection of familiar short verses, including Mother Goose rhymes, tongue twisters, and nonsense poems, with illustrations set in 18th-century England and France. Sutherland draws together a sizable collection (77 entries) of nursery rhymes that will appeal to both parents and children. One or two rhymes are arranged with illustrations per page making the book best suited for lap sharing. The introduction and "Selector's Notes" provide background information for interested adults but point serious scholars to other sources. Jaques' brightly colored drawings give vibrant life to the well-known verses. Her attention to research is reflected in many details, from clothes to wallpaper to cooking utensils. With the help of the "Illustrator's Notes" at the end of the book, parents can explain how the pictures represent upper- and lower-class life in another time period and explore a new dimension of the rhymes. The Orchard Book of Nursery Rhymes is similar in format and content to the Random House Book of Mother Goose (Random, 1986), selected and illustrated by Arnold Lobel, and Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose (Putnam, 1985). The Lobel and dePaola cartoonlike illustrations may have more immediate child appeal, but Jaques' formal approach will be increasingly appreciated as each rereading brings new surprises. Any library in need of a new look at an ever popular subject will be capably served by this effort. --Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, County of Henrico Public Library--Fairfield Area Library, Richmond, VA
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 88 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic; First Edition edition (September 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531059030
• ISBN-13: 978-0531059036
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,775,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding - best nursery rhyme book out there, February 28, 2010

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K. Smith "I love my kids" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Orchard Book of Nursery Rhymes (Books for Giving) (Hardcover)

I frequent thrift shops/garage sales and have looked through thousands of books for my kids. I have seen tons of nursery rhyme books but this is the best I have EVER seen. The illustrations in most nursery rhyme books are just 'alright'. Not only does this book offer a LOT of content, the illustrations are GREAT. An added bonus in the back of the book is that the illustrator also gives some historical reference behind many of the rhymes. I'm a homeschooler, and my kids have approx. 1000 books in their personal home library. If I were to rank this book, it would probably be in our top 10 'keepers' for fun reading. It's that good!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best nursery rhyme book I've found yet -but am still looking, June 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Orchard Book Of Nursery Rhymes (Hardcover)

What sets this book apart are the illustrations. They are set in the 18th century (since, as the illustrator explains, that is when nursery rhyme books first began to be published) and are attractive and match the verses well. There are many rhymes in this book. Unfortunately there is room for only a single, smallish (though detailed) illustration for each rhyme.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, February 18, 2006

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This review is from: Orchard Book Of Nursery Rhymes (Hardcover)

Charming traditional nursery rhymes. Good quality paper and binding. Wonderful color illustrations. Easy to read, large print. Your children should love it.