This treasury of 306 classic nursery rhymes was the crowning achievement of Caldecott Medal winner Arnold Lobel's distinguished career. First published in 1986 as The Random House Book of Mother Goose and unanimously acclaimed by critics, this unabridged edition is as fresh and inviting as ever. Truly a book that deserves to make new generations of friends in the twenty-first century, here is a cornucopia of timeless favorites, each illustrated with great style, humor, and beauty. No other Mother Goose offers so many rhymes and such high-quality entertainment for babies and toddlers! Very young children love the sounds of Mother Goose. These classic rhymes are actually a child's first lesson in language development, and no one but Arnold Lobel makes it such fun. Here, within these covers, is a gift that will last a lifetime.
