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Getting Started with Nursery Rhymes

Cover art for IT'S RAINING, IT'S POURING
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012
Kirkus Star IT'S RAINING, IT'S POURING
illustrated by Christine Davenier
"The original song with its three-part counterpoint is deliciously imagined on these pages. (Picture book. 4-8)"
In 1961, Peter, Paul and Mary made an extremely engaging piece combining the title ditty, a game of hide-and-seek and snatches of nursery rhymes; Davenier takes it a visual step further to make an absolutely engaging picture book. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
Kirkus Star THE CAT AND THE FIDDLE: A TREASURY OF NURSERY RHYMES
illustrated by Jackie Morris
"A beguiling and surprising addition to the nursery-rhyme shelf. (Picture book/nursery rhymes. 3-7)"
Forty familiar and not-so-familiar nursery rhymes are illustrated with gorgeous and evocative images. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 11, 2011
Kirkus Star NURSERY RHYME COMICS: 50 TIMELESS RHYMES BY 50 CELEBRATED CARTOONISTS
edited by Chris Duffy
"As much as the visual styles may vary, the high levels of wit and invention never falter. (Graphic nursery rhymes. 5 & up)"
No fewer than 50 cartoonists and comic-book artists provide distinctive visual riffs on as many nursery rhymes in this memorable showcase. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 27, 2011
HANDMADE MOTHER GOOSE
adapted by Charles Kriel, illustrated by Charles Kriel
"It's a noble try that doesn't give much new life to the familiar source material. (iPad nursery-rhyme app. 1-3)"
A jumble of pastel pieces fails to transport or delight in this collection, seemingly created more for design-conscious app enthusiasts than child readers. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
THE GREEN MOTHER GOOSE: SAVING THE WORLD ONE RHYME AT A TIME
by Jan Peck, David Davis, illustrated by Carin Berger
"These illustrations invite close inspection, while the poems will be welcomed in schools where going green is a value. (Poetry. 5-9)"
For this collection of 30 poems, not only nursery rhymes but also familiar children's songs ("Yankee Doodle," "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush," etc.) have been given new lyrics promoting energy conservation activities and healthy living. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 17, 2011
NURSERY RHYMES WITH STORYTIME
illustrated by W.W. Denslow, developed by ustwo, Atomic Antelope
"This interactive nursery-rhyme app has great appeal, even without long-distance read-alouds. (iPad storybook app. 1-4)"
Another classic of childhood, Mother Goose, comes alive on the iPad, thanks to developer ustwo in conjunction with Atomic Antelope, who produced the impressive Alice for the iPad. Read full book review >