One, two, three, four, five, Once I caught a fish alive. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, Then I let it go again. Why did you let it go? Because it bit my finger so. Which finger did it bite? The …[Continue]
List of Old Picture Books
Story books of from days of old, now flipbooks with “real pages” that turn with a click of the mouse….[Continue]
The History of Mother Goose Rhymes
When it comes to Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes not many of us know the history behind it. One thing that is interesting is that Mother Goose nursery rhymes are actually only well known in English speaking countries, United States and …[Continue]
A Strange Old Woman
There was an old woman, and what do you think? She lived upon nothing but victuals and drink; Victuals and drink were the chief of her diet, And yet this old woman could never be quiet….[Continue]
Pat a Cake — Illustrated by Frederick Richardson
The Old Man
There was an old man In a velvet coat, He kissed a maid And gave her a groat. The groat it was crack’d And would not go,– Ah, old man, do you serve me so?…[Continue]
On Top Of Old Smokey
On top of old Smokey, All covered with snow, I lost my true lover From courtin’ too slow. From courtin’ too slow, dear, From courtin’ too slow, I lost my true lover From courtin’ too slow. On top of old …[Continue]
Little Robin Redbreast
Little Robin Redbreast Sat upon a rail. Niddle, naddle went his head; Wiggle, waggle went his tail….[Continue]
The Lion in Love
A Lion demanded the daughter of a woodcutter in marriage. The Father, unwilling to grant and yet afraid to refuse his request, hit upon this expedient. He expressed his willingness to accept him as the suitor of his daughter on …[Continue]
Popular Nursery Rhyme Activities
Nursery rhymes are catchy and when we hear them; they instantly bring back childhood memories. If you are teaching your child nursery rhymes, this can be a fun time for you to see how many nursery rhymes you remember. Here …[Continue]
Old Grimes
Old Grimes is dead, that good old man, We ne’er shall see him more; He used to wear a long brown coat All buttoned down before….[Continue]
Robin Redbreast
Little Robin Redbreast sat upon a tree, Up went Pussy-Cat, down went he, Down came Pussy-Cat, away Robin ran, Says little Robin Redbreast: “Catch me if you can!” Little Robin Redbreast jumped upon a spade, Pussy-Cat jumped after him, and …[Continue]
