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My Very First Mother Goose [Hardcover]

Iona Opie (Editor), Rosemary Wells (Illustrator)
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There should be a law that requires every child to sit on Grandpa's knee as he chants "Trot, trot, to Boston; trot, trot, to Lynn." Grownups who still giggle at the thought of Little Jack Horner pulling a plum out of his Christmas pie, or who make a wish on a star, murmuring "Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight" know the secret. They're the ones who will be handing down those same nursery rhymes to their own children, preserving an age-old tradition. But no child should be left behind.

In world folklore authority Iona Opie's collection, these invaluable and ancient nuggets of childhood verse are bursting with new life. Quirky and sly, sweet, gentle, rollicking, silly... the range of rhymes is breathtaking. Winner of over a dozen prestigious awards, including a Parents' Choice Award and an ALA Notable Children's Book award, this wonderful book is charmingly illustrated by Rosemary Wells, best known for her Max books (Max's Bath, Max's Bedtime, Max's Ride). A solid repertoire of nursery rhymes should be de rigueur for any aunt, uncle, grandparent, or parent worth his or her salt. This book is a must, as is its companion volume, Here Comes Mother Goose. (Click to see a sample spread from My Very First Mother Goose. Illustrations & copy; 1996 by Rosemary Wells. Permission from Candlewick Press.) (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter

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In this exuberant anthology, Opie and Wells choose the best of Mother Goose's ageless work and polish it to a brilliant shine: more than 60 rhymes appear here in four chapters of large, toddler-friendly type. And for those who thought there were no new feathers to be plucked from this goose, Wells's rich watercolor interpretations, simultaneously classic and contemporary, are a revelation. Readers will probably agree with Opie's prefatory remark: "I firmly believe that Rosemary Wells is Mother Goose's second cousin and has inherited the family point of view." Her cast of bushy bunnies (think Max and Ruby), classy cats and the occasional human interact with a combination of wit, charm and ingenuity: Humpty Dumpty, for example, is a soft-boiled egg, knocked accidentally-on-purpose to the floor by a boy bunny at the breakfast table. Also striking?and appropriate for the intended audience?are the numerous scenes of adults and children working and playing together. The cozy, well-appointed settings and loving gestures project a reassuring intimacy. Wells also makes full use of an extended trim size. She encircles rhymes with spots of art, as in the Hungarian-style cat violinists that surround the text of "Hey diddle, diddle," or embellishes spreads with panels, identifying pig breeds in her depiction of "Whose little pigs are these?" and naming a few constellations alongside "Star light, star bright." Each rhyme begins with a sprightly decorated initial: a golden pear hangs from the "I" in "I had a little nut tree." Motifs recur subtly and purposefully, encouraging close inspection of the pages. A collaboration that both freshens and preserves the past, this volume deserves a prominent place not just in the nursery room but on the shelves of all who treasure illustrated books. Ages 2-up.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Product Details

  • Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  • Hardcover: 108 pages
  • Publisher: Candlewick; 1st US edition (September 2, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1564026205
  • ISBN-13: 978-1564026200
  • Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 10.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #10,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Fun Mother Goose for Little Ones, January 9, 2000
By Sara K. Franz (Arlington, Virginia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: My Very First Mother Goose (Hardcover)
My son is 18 months old and absolutely loves this wonderful book. He enjoys having any book read to him, but Mother Goose's frequent references to the sun, moon, stars (all favorites topics to my son)and Rosemary Wells' charming illustrations of bunnies, kitties, etc. add up to pure reading fun at our house. These nursery rhymes aren't too intense (some Mother Goose can be downright scary), and are just the right length for a 1- to 2-year old's attention span. And I enjoyed getting to know some nursery rhymes I missed out on as a child (Wibbleton to Wobbleton is a hoot). A few of the book's pages have been ripped in my son's enthusiasm for the subject matter, but this book is a nice change from our dozens of board books at home. I highly recommend this book for toddlers who enjoy being read to and for parents who love to do the reading.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars From the day they're born, read to your baby!, January 23, 1999
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This review is from: My Very First Mother Goose (Hardcover)
"My Very First Mother Goose" is the perfect gift for new parents. Children love rhymes, but, unfortunately, most babies in America today hear very little poetry and rhyme. This book is a gerat way to introduce children to rhyme. The big pages, brightly colored, warm illustrations, and fun, happy rhymes will captivate any baby or toddler. It is very important that babies are read to from birth. From birth to 6 mos, a baby will become accomsomed to the sound of the parent's voice and to the sounds of the English language. From 6 mos to 18 mos, baby will begin responding to favorite stories and rhymes. By three years of age, a baby who has been read to every day will be ready for chapter books such as "Charlotte's Web." A child who has been read to, for just a few minutes each day, will learn to love to read. Children who love to read become excellent readers, thus excelling in history, science, math, literature.... The illustrator of "My Very First Mother Goose", Rosemary Wells, is an strong advocate of literacy. She encourages all parents to turn off the t.v's and read, for fifteen minutes a day, to their children. "My Very First Mother Goose" is the perfect place to start!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Dickory Dickory Dock?, March 7, 2001
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This review is from: My Very First Mother Goose (Hardcover)
I was brought up with the rhyme "Hickory Dickory Dock" but it appears in this book as "Dickory Dickory Dock". Perhaps someone out there could explain this different version.

Overall, I like the lovely illustrations, large collection of rhymes (some I have never seen before) and creative layout of the words, however my toddler prefers the Lamaze boardbook of Mother Goose with its durable, easy-to-flip pages. Also, the illustrations, though lovely and imaginative, are a bit sophisticated for the youngest readers. For instance, Humpty-Dumpty is not an egg-shaped character but a tiny, faceless, edible white-shelled egg. Jack and Jill are rabbits not children as are most of the other traditionally human characters.

My advice is to buy this book for its extensive collection of rhymes and beautiful and artistic illustrations, BUT you may want a simple, traditional Mother Goose on hand as well for daily reading.

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2.0 out of 5 stars My Very First Mother Goose
The quality of the book as far as illustrations and print...is good, however, I wish I had reviewed my choice closer. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bonnie Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Best Mother Goose
It may be titles Very First Mother Goose, it really is the very best. Wells and Opie have teamed up for the most engaging selection of rhymes and illustrations. Read more
Published 7 months ago by AFL

5.0 out of 5 stars Mother's pick and toddler's pick!
I was drawn to this book immediately because I grew up reading Rosemary Wells books and I love nursery rhymes. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. L. Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars My Very First Mother Goose
Book was received very quickly. My Grandbaby, Alli, had her 1st birthday on the 14th and it was one of her favorite gifts. She already loves books!! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sarah Jo Slay

5.0 out of 5 stars Best one out there!
We are purchasing our second copy of this book for our fifth child. There is nothing left of our first copy. We read it again and again until it completely fell apart. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dr Mom

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Enough Rhymes
The illustrations are cute and whimsical. It gets extra points for having several pages that revolve around trains, cars, or planes. Read more
Published 9 months ago by AmaznMom

5.0 out of 5 stars Pluses and Minuses Versus Four Other Mother Goose Books
If you're reading this on Amazon, you probably want to know how this book compares with other large-format Mother Goose nursery rhyme books. Read more
Published 10 months ago by ReviewerWhoPrefersToBeAnonymous

4.0 out of 5 stars Warm, Fuzzy and Cute
Warm, fuzzy and cute illustrations using animal characters bring to life these classic rhymes. Really a good book to add to any children's library.
Published 10 months ago by ArtSkull

5.0 out of 5 stars I Never Tire of Reading This Book
Of all the books I received as baby gifts, this book has had the longest lifespan. It was my daughter's favorite book as soon as she was old enough to turn regular pages, and... Read more
Published on April 3, 2008 by Sarah Sackett

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice illustrations but the rhymes fall a little short
The illustrations for the rhymes are all of cats and other animals as stand in for humans and are very cute. As for the rhymes, there are not many of them and some are truncated.
Published on March 24, 2008 by Zizawah

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