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Hickory, Dickory, Dock: & Other Mother Goose Rhymes
Beloved rhymes, drolly envisioned
Old Mother Hubbard
Went to the cupboard
To fetch her poor dog a bone;
But when she got there
The cupboard was bare
And so the poor dog had none.
With deadpan hilarity, Marshall has rounded up some of the usual suspects of nursery-rhyme notoriety – Little Boy Blue, Old Mother Hubbard – and introduced a supporting cast of cats, mice, geese, pigs, dogs, and a couple of chickens to join in the fun.
Old Mother Hubbard
Went to the cupboard
To fetch her poor dog a bone;
But when she got there
The cupboard was bare
And so the poor dog had none.
With deadpan hilarity, Marshall has rounded up some of the usual suspects of nursery-rhyme notoriety – Little Boy Blue, Old Mother Hubbard – and introduced a supporting cast of cats, mice, geese, pigs, dogs, and a couple of chickens to join in the fun.
18 pages, Board book
First published January 1, 2003
About the author
James Marshall
152 books145 followersJames Edward Marshall (October 10, 1942 – October 13, 1992), who also wrote as Edward Marshall, was a children's author and illustrator.
His father worked on the railroad, was a band member in the 1930s, and his mother sang in the local church choir. His family later moved to Beaumont, Texas. Marshall said: "Beaumont is deep south and swampy and I hated it. I knew I would die if I stayed there so I diligently studied the viola, and eventually won a scholarship to the New England Conservatory in Boston."[1] He entered the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, but injured his hand, ending his music career. He returned to Texas, where he attended San Antonio College, and later transferred to Southern Connecticut State University where he received degrees in French and history.
It is said that he discovered his vocation on a 1971 summer afternoon, lying on a hammock drawing. His mother was watching Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, and the main characters, George and Martha, ultimately became characters in one of his children's books. Marshall continued as a children's author until his untimely death in 1992 of a brain tumor. In 1998, George and Martha became the basis of an eponymous animated children's television show.
In addition to George and Martha, the lovable hippopotami, James Marshall created dozens of other uniquely appealing characters. He is well-known for his Fox series (which he wrote as "Edward Marshall"), as well as the Miss Nelson books, the Stupids, the Cut-ups, and many more. James Marshall had the uncanny ability to elicit wild delight from readers with relatively little text and simple drawings. With only two minute dots for eyes, his illustrated characters are able to express a wide range of emotion, and produce howls of laughter from both children and adults.
His father worked on the railroad, was a band member in the 1930s, and his mother sang in the local church choir. His family later moved to Beaumont, Texas. Marshall said: "Beaumont is deep south and swampy and I hated it. I knew I would die if I stayed there so I diligently studied the viola, and eventually won a scholarship to the New England Conservatory in Boston."[1] He entered the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, but injured his hand, ending his music career. He returned to Texas, where he attended San Antonio College, and later transferred to Southern Connecticut State University where he received degrees in French and history.
It is said that he discovered his vocation on a 1971 summer afternoon, lying on a hammock drawing. His mother was watching Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, and the main characters, George and Martha, ultimately became characters in one of his children's books. Marshall continued as a children's author until his untimely death in 1992 of a brain tumor. In 1998, George and Martha became the basis of an eponymous animated children's television show.
In addition to George and Martha, the lovable hippopotami, James Marshall created dozens of other uniquely appealing characters. He is well-known for his Fox series (which he wrote as "Edward Marshall"), as well as the Miss Nelson books, the Stupids, the Cut-ups, and many more. James Marshall had the uncanny ability to elicit wild delight from readers with relatively little text and simple drawings. With only two minute dots for eyes, his illustrated characters are able to express a wide range of emotion, and produce howls of laughter from both children and adults.
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March 26, 2019
Awards Received (if any):
-None found.
Appropriate Grade Level:
-Birth through Pre-School
Original Summary:
-This is a short board book consisting of about 6 classic Mother Goose rhymes, including but not limited to Hickory, Dickory, Dock, Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater, Old Mother Hubbard, and Little Boy Blue. Each rhyme is very short, and ranges from about 4-9 lines each. The layout of the book is the rhyme on the left side page, and a corresponding drawing on the right side page.
Original Review:
-This is a great book for very young children because it is small (about 4x3 inches) and it is a board book, so it will fit in a baby’s tiny hands perfectly and the pages will be more durable than regular paper. The layout is also great for kids because it allows them to see the rhyme and it’s corresponding photo simultaneously, but without too much distraction since the words and drawings are very simple. The classic rhymes included in this book serve as a wonderful starting point to introduce babies to rhyme, and to word/book knowledge in general.
Possible In-Class Use:
-This book would best fit in a pre-school or day care facility, since it is geared toward such a young age group. I would picture mothers or caregivers to read this book to babies while holding the baby in their laps, and while allowing the baby to hold and play with it.
-None found.
Appropriate Grade Level:
-Birth through Pre-School
Original Summary:
-This is a short board book consisting of about 6 classic Mother Goose rhymes, including but not limited to Hickory, Dickory, Dock, Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater, Old Mother Hubbard, and Little Boy Blue. Each rhyme is very short, and ranges from about 4-9 lines each. The layout of the book is the rhyme on the left side page, and a corresponding drawing on the right side page.
Original Review:
-This is a great book for very young children because it is small (about 4x3 inches) and it is a board book, so it will fit in a baby’s tiny hands perfectly and the pages will be more durable than regular paper. The layout is also great for kids because it allows them to see the rhyme and it’s corresponding photo simultaneously, but without too much distraction since the words and drawings are very simple. The classic rhymes included in this book serve as a wonderful starting point to introduce babies to rhyme, and to word/book knowledge in general.
Possible In-Class Use:
-This book would best fit in a pre-school or day care facility, since it is geared toward such a young age group. I would picture mothers or caregivers to read this book to babies while holding the baby in their laps, and while allowing the baby to hold and play with it.
October 27, 2009
Nice classic nursery rhymes. It is always nice to pass on a piece of your own childhood to your children.
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