The Real Mother Goose (Board book)

~ Blanche Fisher Wright (Illustrator) "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; All the King's horses, and all the King's men Could not put Humpty..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This is a board-book edition of the classic nursery rhyme collection, and it's a fine choice for a first nursery-rhyme book. The old-fashioned, rather Edwardian-looking illustrations may appeal more to nostalgic parents than to babies and toddlers, but the bright colors and simple lines are easy on small eyes, too. Each double-page spread has a one-verse rhyme on the left with an illustration on the right, and the 15 selections include Humpty Dumpty; Peter, Peter, Pumpkin-Eater; The Cat and the Fiddle; Pease Porridge Hot; and Wee Willie Winkie. (Baby to 3) --Richard Farr

Product Description

This sturdy board book, just the right size for small hands, contains 15 of the best-loved rhymes and illustrations from the classic "The Real Mother Goose", including "Humpty Dumpty", "Pat-A-Cake", and "The Cat and the Fiddle". Full color.

Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Board book: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590003682
• ISBN-13: 978-0590003681
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #341,519 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite piece of my childhood., April 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Real Mother Goose (Hardcover)

I still have this book from when I was a child. It has been read a hundred times over and is the best Nursery Rhyme/Mother Goose I have read. The pictures of an old-world quality that should make anyone smile. The rhymes are a delightful mix of popular with the not-so popular. It is a classic.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Mother Goose, February 4, 2000

By	Alice A. Pickel (Phoenix, Arizona) - See all my reviews

This is the perfect first book to read with baby. Every nursery rhyme is included, and some more. The pictures are delightfully traditional and colorful. Little babies love the black and white checkered cover. I am buying one for my first grandchild. Enjoy!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic for a new generation, August 27, 2006

By	Jean Sue Libkind "bookschlepper" (Philadelphia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: The Real Mother Goose (Hardcover)

This is the book I remember from my childhood, sixty years ago. It was selected by my mother, a children's librarian.

In the past several years, I have given a copy to each of my friends in celebration of their first grandchild and it never fails to please, both for the memories it brings back and the delightful rhythms created by reading aloud. The illustrations are nostaligc but attractive to young eyes, with details to point out, a new one with each reading. And you'll be surprised at the "origins" of many familiar phrases and enjoy hearing these versions of old favorites. (It's as much fun for the grown-ups as the kids.)

I have long advocated reading to babies to get them used to having a book in front of them. If you give a child a love of reading and books, they can teach themselves anything they want to learn.

The Bookschlepper