Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose

Written and illustrated by Mary Engelbreit

Part of the Mary Engelbreit series

Discover a whimsical world of classic rhymes and beloved characters in this enchanting collection.

3.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.4/5 Goodreads · 742 ratings

128 pages· 3,467 words· Est. 27 min read-aloud· ~700L

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Bookroo's summary

Step into a vibrant world where Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, and Jack and Jill come to life. Mary Engelbreit's lavish illustrations bring a hundred timeless rhymes to vivid reality. From mice scurrying up clocks to children dancing around mulberry bushes, each page bursts with charm and humor. This treasury is a delightful journey through cherished verses, perfect for sharing with new parents or celebrating special occasions. Will you find your favorite rhyme among these beloved tales?

From the publisher

New York Times bestseller!

From the warm and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit comes a Mother Goose book bursting with warmth and humor.

This highly illustrated hardcover treasury includes everyone’s favorite time-honored characters—Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more. Readers will enjoy Mary Engelbreit’s interpretations of the mouse running up the clock, piggies going to market, and children dancing ‘round the mulberry bush.

With one hundred rhymes in all, all lavishly illustrated in Mary Engelbreit’s signature style, this collection of time-honored verses is truly a book to treasure. Makes an excellent gift for baby showers, new parents, and other special occasions!

Special features include:

• An introduction from children’s book historian Leonard S. Marcus

• A note from Mary Engelbreit about the process of creating the book

• An index of first lines—easy to track down your favorite rhyme!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Words: 3,467
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~700L

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What readers & critics say

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“If you're looking for a collection of nursery rhymes, then this is one. And if you're looking for a book full of Mary Engelbreit's recognizable art, then this is that too. I find that I don't enjoy reading this with my kids, mostly because the rhymes themself are kind of quantity, not quality. Let's be honest: a lot of classic Mother Goose nursery rhymes are just weird and don't make sense.”

Lauren Hancock

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