| Arranger |
Moffat, Alfred, 1866-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Willebeek le Mair, H. (Henriëtte), 1889-1966 |
| Title |
Little Songs of Long Ago: More Old Nursery Rhymes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Contents |
Dame get up and bake your pies -- Dance a baby diddy -- Young lambs to sell -- Over the hills -- Little Polly Flinders -- The north wind -- Old King Cole -- Dance to your daddy -- I saw three ships -- Curly locks -- London Bridge -- Little jumping Joan -- O dear, what can the matter be -- There came to my window -- The babes in the wood -- Simple Simon -- Where are you going to? -- Lazy sheep -- Three mice went to a hole -- Four and twenty tailors -- See Saw, Margery Daw -- The crooked man -- Lavender blue -- Little Tom Tucker -- A frog he would a-wooing go -- The spider and the fly -- I had a little nut tree -- Goosey Gander -- A little cock sparrow -- Sleep baby, sleep.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, June Troyer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Little Songs of Long Ago: More Old Nursery Rhymes" by Alfred Moffat and illustrated by H. Willebeek Le Mair is a collection of traditional nursery rhymes published during the early 20th century. The book serves as a delightful preservation of classic children's songs and verses, showcasing the cultural heritage of children's literature in that period. With its whimsical illustrations and charming melodies, the book aims to evoke nostalgia and joy through the timeless themes of childhood and nature. The content of the book features a range of nursery rhymes that children have cherished for generations, including favorites like "Old King Cole," "London Bridge is Broken Down," and "The Babes in the Wood." Each rhyme is accompanied by playful illustrations that enhance the storytelling experience, often depicting enchanting scenes of nature, animals, and childlike wonder. The playful language and rhythmic patterns invite readers to sing along, making it an engaging resource for parents and caregivers seeking to share the joys of traditional nursery rhymes with young ones. Overall, it celebrates the simplicity and charm of childhood through a collection of beloved verses and songs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's poetry
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| Subject |
Nursery rhymes
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| Subject |
Children's songs
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| Subject |
Nursery rhymes, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55107 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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