Words and rhymes are new and magical to small children. And the most magical of all are those of Mother Goose. Now, in My Very First Mother Goose, folklorist Iona Opie has gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect form. From 'Humpty Dumpty' to 'I see the moon' and 'Jack be nimble,' these are the rhymes that have been recited and relished by countless generations, the rhymes that are every child's birthright. With watercolors by Rosemary Wells that are sure to prove equally enduring, My Very First Mother Goose captures the simple joy and the sly humor that are the essence of Mother Goose. Rosemary Wells has created an entire world in her extraordinary illustrations with characters both familiar and new and with endearing details on every page. A landmark in children's literature, My Very First Mother Goose promises hours of quiet smiles and merry grins for many years to come.
