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Many nursery rhymes are believed to be associated with actual events in history, and include references to murder, torture, betrayal, greed, and to tyrants and royalty. The words were remembered but their secret histories were forgotten. Political satire was cleverly disguised in the wording of some, seemingly innocent, nursery rhymes. Although some of the most popular Nursery Rhymes are rooted in English history they are told to children throughout the English-speaking world. Old English Nursery Rhymes were taken to America with the settlers from England. They were then spread across Commonwealth countries including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
From the international bestselling author of Red Herrings and White Elephants—a curious guide to the hidden histories of classic nursery rhymes. Who was Mary Quite Contrary, or Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? Do Jack and Jill actually represent the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette? And if Ring Around the Rosie isn’t about the plague, then what is it really about? This book is a quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behind popular nursery rhymes that uncovers the strange tales that inspired them—from Viking raids to political insurrection to smuggling slaves to freedom. Read Albert Jack's posts on the Penguin Blog.
A collection of 332 nursery rhymes grouped under such categories as "Historical," "Tales," "Proverbs," "Songs," "Games," and "Jingles."
From nonsense to lessons learned, these 45 rhymes include Mother Goose favourites including Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Queen of Hearts, Ride a Cock Horse, and more, illustrated in detail by Scott Gustafson.
From the international bestselling author of Eeny Meeny comes the second thriller in the “truly excellent series”* featuring Detective Helen Grace. A man’s body is found in an empty house. A gruesome memento of his murder is sent to his wife and children. He is the first victim, and Detective Helen Grace knows he will not be the last. But why would a happily married man be this far from home in the dead of night? The media call it Jack the Ripper in reverse: a serial killer preying on family men who lead hidden double lives. Helen can sense the fury behind the murders. But what she cannot possibly predict is how volatile this killer is—or what is waiting for her at the end of the chase....
A illustrated collection of popular nursery rhymes with background information.
Accompanying volumes are facsimiles of three of the earliest extant English nursery rhyme books.
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Sophia Touliatou's lively illustrations and some quirky touches combine to bring 20 well-loved nursery rhymes to life. This gorgeous book includes favourites such as Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo-Beep, Baa Baa Black Sheep and Little Miss Muffet. With an introduction by the editor about the benefits of sharing rhymes with little children. A fresh approach to a nursery rhymes book and a characterful illustration style will make this title stand out in a crowded retail environment. A QR code on the back of the book links to audio for all the rhymes, making this a great way to learn pronunciation and build vocabulary for children who are learning to talk or learning to speak English. By the illustrator and author who worked together on the acclaimed. Big Book of abc, My First 100 Words, Big Book of Numbers, Count to 100 and the award-winning Big Book of Colours.