Lucy Cousins' Book of Nursery Rhymes (Hardcover)

~ Lucy Cousins (Illustrator) "Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross,..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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Ages 2^-6. Cousins has a loyal following of preschoolers who enjoy the adventures of her popular Maisy character and find her colorful, childlike art appealing. That following will certainly help sell this collection of 64 nursery rhymes, which Cousins has both chosen and illustrated. Maisy fans will recognize Cousins' bold art style, characterized by flat shapes in bright colors outlined in thick, black line, and the thoughtfully chosen roundup, including a nice variety of well-known and lesser-known rhymes, will allow educators to offer children something familiar and something new in the same sitting. Many of the rhymes offer opportunities for physical activities, such as finger plays, creating possibilities for interactive fun in story-time settings. Lauren Peterson

Product Description

Bright as a paint box and filled with magic and merriment, this popular collection of more than fifty nursery rhymes illustrated by Lucy Cousins is bolder than ever! Favorite Mother Goose characters romp across the pages, brought to life in the primary colors of Lucy Cousins' childlike pictures. The wide range of verses, illustrated with fun and flair, make this the perfect first poetry book.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525461337
• ISBN-13: 978-0525461333
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,393,820 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Mother Goose for children from birth through age tw, July 14, 1999

By A Customer

Of all the Mother Goose collections available, this is the absolute best for children between birth and age two. The brilliant colors and strong black holding line immediately and completely captivates tiny ones. The easy layout insures accessibility to each rhyme and its simplicity does a beautiful job jogging addled adult memories, easing recall and assisting memorization. Don't miss it!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Nursery Rhyme Book I've Found, February 23, 2004

By A Customer

I agree that if you're not going to do the classic nursery rhymes, then skip this one as well. But if you are going to do classic nursery rhymes, this one is it. It's got fewer selections than the classic Mother Goose, but they are well chosen. The colorful and lively illustrations bring the nursery rhymes to life.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful collections of nursery rhymes, February 21, 2004

By A Customer

We bought this book when my daughter was 2 months old. She is now almost 2 and has enjoyed this book since we bought it. The bright colors in the illustrations are perfect for infants, toddlers, and children - very eye catching. When reading these to my daughter I do sometimes alter the wording so they aren't as harsh, but I would do that with any collection of nursery rhymes. This nursery rhyme book has all the classic nursery rhymes (Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty) but also includes many wonderful additional rhymes that I had never heard. If you have a problem with the material discussed in nursery rhymes, don't get this or any other nursery rhyme book. But, if your children enjoy rhyming verses and colorful illustrations this is a wonderful book.