Nursery Rhymes (Mixed Up)
Mixed Up Series
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What’s inside...
First came the phenomenal bestselling Mixed up Fairy Tales with sales over 100,000 copies to date, and now comes Mixed up Nursery Rhymes! This ingenious split-page, spiral bound book lets you create your own hilarious versions of the most-loved rhymes. The total number of mix ups is 1728 combinations! What would happen if Little Miss Muffett went up the hill to fetch an army of ten thousand men? Includes: Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffett, The Grand Old Duke of York, Little Jack Horner, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old Mother Hubbard, Mary, Mary, Yankee Doodle, The Crooked Man, Wee Willie Winkie, The Queen of Hearts and Doctor Foster. Praise for Mixed Up Fairy Tales: 'Much more than just a fun read Mixed Up Fairy' (Mumsnet)
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think would happen if we mixed up other stories like this?
How did the mixed-up rhymes make you feel? Were they funny, confusing, or surprising?
Which mixed-up rhyme was your favorite and why?
Can you think of your own funny mix-up using characters from different nursery rhymes?
How do you think the characters felt about being in different stories?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child's creativity by asking them to invent their own mixed-up story using their favorite nursery rhyme characters. Laugh together at the silly scenarios and praise their imaginative ideas. Discuss the emotions and reactions of characters in these mixed-up situations to deepen their understanding of character development and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: This mixed-up approach to classic nursery rhymes encourages children to think creatively, as they navigate familiar stories told in unconventional ways.
Real-World Application: Children can apply imaginative thinking in everyday play or learning activities, creating new methods or solutions to tasks.
Example Lesson: Language skills
Explanation: By presenting rhymes in a mixed-up format, children are challenged to recognize phonetic patterns and enhance their vocabulary.
Real-World Application: Improved language skills will help children in articulating their thoughts and ideas more clearly in both oral and written communications.
Example Lesson: Flexibility in thinking
Explanation: The book's unique format teaches children that there are multiple perspectives and ways to approach problems or stories, fostering open-mindedness.
Real-World Application: This flexibility can help children adapt more easily to new situations or changes in routine, enhancing problem-solving skills in daily life.
Example Lesson: Cultural literacy
Explanation: By engaging with nursery rhymes, which are part of cultural heritage, children learn about different elements of cultural stories and history.
Real-World Application: Understanding cultural references can enhance social interactions and empathy towards diverse cultures in their community.