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One, Two, Three, Mother Goose
Count one happy baby while reading these cherished Mother Goose rhymes.
A selection of counting and number poems from Iona Opie’s classic Mother Goose nursery-rhyme compilations is gathered in a sturdy board book just right for babies to hold and love. Rosemary Wells’s gentle and cuddly creatures populate the pages, making the lap-reading experience as snuggly as it is educational.
A selection of counting and number poems from Iona Opie’s classic Mother Goose nursery-rhyme compilations is gathered in a sturdy board book just right for babies to hold and love. Rosemary Wells’s gentle and cuddly creatures populate the pages, making the lap-reading experience as snuggly as it is educational.
24 pages, Board Book
First published March 8, 2016
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About the author
Iona Opie
44 books32 followersIona Margaret Balfour Archibald was born in Colchester, Essex, England. She was a researcher and writer on folklore and children's street culture. She is considered an authority on children's rhymes, street and playground games and the Mother Goose tradition. She was elected a Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) in 1998 and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1999.
The couple met during World War II and married on 2 September 1943. The couple worked together closely, from their home near Farnham, Surrey, conducting primary fieldwork, library research, and interviews of thousands of children. In pursuing the folklore of contemporary childhood they directly recorded rhymes and games in real time as they were being sung, chanted, or played. Working from their home in Alton, Hampshire they collaborated on several celebrated books and produced over 30 works. The couple were jointly awarded the Coote Lake Medal in 1960. The medal is awarded by The Folklore Society "for outstanding research and scholarship".
Speaking in 2010, Iona speaks of working with her husband as being "like two of us in a very small boat and each had an oar and we were trying to row across the Atlantic." and that "[W]e would never discuss ideas verbally except very late at night."
Iona Opie died in 2017.
The couple met during World War II and married on 2 September 1943. The couple worked together closely, from their home near Farnham, Surrey, conducting primary fieldwork, library research, and interviews of thousands of children. In pursuing the folklore of contemporary childhood they directly recorded rhymes and games in real time as they were being sung, chanted, or played. Working from their home in Alton, Hampshire they collaborated on several celebrated books and produced over 30 works. The couple were jointly awarded the Coote Lake Medal in 1960. The medal is awarded by The Folklore Society "for outstanding research and scholarship".
Speaking in 2010, Iona speaks of working with her husband as being "like two of us in a very small boat and each had an oar and we were trying to row across the Atlantic." and that "[W]e would never discuss ideas verbally except very late at night."
Iona Opie died in 2017.
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March 5, 2018
Cute book with old nursery rhymes. This would be a solid piece in someone's home library for their toddler. Lots of material here.
February 21, 2020
This collection of nursery rhymes, most of which follow a numerical theme, is targeted for young children toddler age through preschool. The book features well known Mother Goose rhymes, such as 1, 2 Buckle My Shoe and Baa Baa Black Sheep. Others are lesser known and were unfamiliar to me. The book is illustrated by Rosemary Wells, the same author of the Max and Ruby series (among others). So some of the characters used in the rhymes were familiar to me, as they are the same as those that appear in her books. This could be a nice connection for young readers familiar with her other series. I felt that the illustrations were simple, but did a sufficient job of reflecting what the rhyme was about. Some of the rhymes are dated, and may not make sense to young readers. This could be a learning opportunity for parents and preschool teachers, to teach students new vocabulary or messages that the rhymes are trying to convey. I also liked the thematic element of the majority of the rhymes featuring numbers. So this book could double as a story-time lesson in both rhyme and counting.
The book is a soft cover board book, with cover to cover illustrations and rhymes. There are no end-pages or title page. The background colors are light colored or pastel, as to highlight the text and the illustrations. Each page has its own rhyme and story, yet the book still has a flow and fit because of the shared simplicity of the illustrations. This would be a great addition to a preschool library collection or classroom.
The book is a soft cover board book, with cover to cover illustrations and rhymes. There are no end-pages or title page. The background colors are light colored or pastel, as to highlight the text and the illustrations. Each page has its own rhyme and story, yet the book still has a flow and fit because of the shared simplicity of the illustrations. This would be a great addition to a preschool library collection or classroom.
March 2, 2018
target audience - 0-4 years
summary – This is a collection of Nursery Rhymes, rhyming verses that count, and tell parables.
strengths/weaknesses - Easy to remember rhymes and simple counting singsongs. Some of the rhymes lack modern context for the parables to have meaning.
personal critique - I would recommend any of the Mother Goose concept books, because they are part of the American vernacular. These rhymes are popular, and used for play-yard activities and songs. Children find the familiar rhymes entertaining. This book is a board book, with simple pictures of animals illustrating the various phrases. Small children memorize the rhymes and practice book handling technique.
illustrations - Picture book, board book. Easy for children to learn to turn pages. The illustrations are not that interesting, it is not a beautiful book, just functional.
summary – This is a collection of Nursery Rhymes, rhyming verses that count, and tell parables.
strengths/weaknesses - Easy to remember rhymes and simple counting singsongs. Some of the rhymes lack modern context for the parables to have meaning.
personal critique - I would recommend any of the Mother Goose concept books, because they are part of the American vernacular. These rhymes are popular, and used for play-yard activities and songs. Children find the familiar rhymes entertaining. This book is a board book, with simple pictures of animals illustrating the various phrases. Small children memorize the rhymes and practice book handling technique.
illustrations - Picture book, board book. Easy for children to learn to turn pages. The illustrations are not that interesting, it is not a beautiful book, just functional.
December 12, 2020
2. Preschool-Kindergarten
3. A collection of number and counting poems for children.
4. Great variety of classic nursery rhymes!
5. Students can practice singing the nursery rhymes to improve their counting and fluency.
3. A collection of number and counting poems for children.
4. Great variety of classic nursery rhymes!
5. Students can practice singing the nursery rhymes to improve their counting and fluency.
January 6, 2018
Familiar rhymes put with great illustrations by Rosemary Wells!
July 22, 2018
Not what I was looking for but I would consider for 5 and under....
September 8, 2018
Average
some old some new
illustrations are ok
some old some new
illustrations are ok
February 24, 2021
A mother goose book. Dedicated for very small children in aid to lear to read and rhyme, old rhymes but classics.
October 11, 2021
I gotta stop checking out these mother goose- type books. They’re creepy. They don’t make sense. I’m sure they have great history. But I’d much rather pass than have to force this stuff in my life.
February 27, 2017
1) No awards received
2) Age: Preschool
3) Summary: This book is a collection of short nursery rhymes, each page representing different rhymes accompanied by effective illustrations. Some of them were familiar from when I was a child, others were new but still a fun read. The book is small and engaging.
4) Review: I liked some of the different nursery rhymes. The illustrations were interesting and appropriate for younger children. Each is short enough to be able to run through quick with a class of children, without them loosing interest.
5) In class uses:
rhyming- sound out the words that rhyme, and have them find some examples on their own
counting- this book included a rhyme about counting, therefore a teacher could use it in the class to have children practice their counting all together, while looking at the visual representation
2) Age: Preschool
3) Summary: This book is a collection of short nursery rhymes, each page representing different rhymes accompanied by effective illustrations. Some of them were familiar from when I was a child, others were new but still a fun read. The book is small and engaging.
4) Review: I liked some of the different nursery rhymes. The illustrations were interesting and appropriate for younger children. Each is short enough to be able to run through quick with a class of children, without them loosing interest.
5) In class uses:
rhyming- sound out the words that rhyme, and have them find some examples on their own
counting- this book included a rhyme about counting, therefore a teacher could use it in the class to have children practice their counting all together, while looking at the visual representation
May 10, 2016
Wonderful combination of editor, Iona Opie and illustrator, Rosemary Wells who have produced in board book format a very appealing collection of Mother Goose rhymes for the young ones. I usually don't comment on the price of books, but at $10 this is a super buy and would make a great baby gift as child need to hear the rhyming sounds found in Mother Goose as a basis for their literacy skill development.
March 16, 2016
Very sweet collection of nursery rhymes illustrated by the fantastic Rosemary Wells.
August 8, 2016
A charmingly illustrated selection of Mother Goose Rhymes.
June 30, 2016
Board book collection of Mother Goose rhymes. Fun!
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