Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes
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What’s inside...
An illustrated collection of sixty-eight traditional and original nursery rhymes from various sources. This hardcover book, first printed in December 1988 by Random House Value Publishing, combines content from three books illustrated by Kate Greenaway: Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes, The April Baby's Book of Tunes, and Under the Window. It includes 55 pages of nursery rhymes in English and has dimensions of 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-17
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which nursery rhyme did you enjoy the most and why?
How do you think the characters in the rhymes felt during their adventures?
If you could be friends with one character from the rhymes, who would it be and what would you do together?
Can you think of a different ending to any of the rhymes? How would it change?
What lessons do you think the rhymes are trying to teach us?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about each rhyme, fostering emotional intelligence.
Discuss the morals and lessons within the rhymes to enhance comprehension and instill values.
Ask your child to imagine alternative scenarios or endings to spark creativity and critical thinking.
Relate the rhymes to your child’s experiences, making connections to their world and enhancing personal relevance.
Use expressive reading techniques, like different voices and pauses, to make the reading experience exciting and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness and generosity
Explanation: Various rhymes in 'Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes' such as 'Little Miss Muffet' and 'Jack and Jill,' exhibit characters displaying kindness and helpful behaviors towards others.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be kind and help others in their daily interactions, whether it’s sharing toys with friends or helping a family member with simple tasks.
Example Lesson: Learning through consequences
Explanation: Rhymes like 'Simple Simon' illustrate the natural consequences of one’s actions, teaching children that actions have outcomes.
Real-World Application: This lesson prepares children to think about the consequences before acting, fostering responsible decision-making in real-world situations.
Example Lesson: The value of perseverance
Explanation: In the rhyme 'Humpty Dumpty,' despite the great fall, the attempts to help Humpty highlight the spirit of trying and perseverance.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to continue trying despite setbacks, a valuable skill in schooling and personal endeavors.
Example Lesson: Developing early language skills
Explanation: The rhythmic and rhyming nature of the nursery rhymes promotes phonemic awareness and helps in the development of early reading skills.
Real-World Application: Engaging with these rhymes can enhance children's vocabulary and their ability to recognize sounds, boosting their reading and communication skills.
Example Lesson: Understanding and respecting emotions
Explanation: Rhymes like 'Little Boy Blue' explore various emotions, helping children recognize and empathize with different feelings.
Real-World Application: Children learn to understand their own emotions and those of others, aiding in emotional intelligence and social interactions.