My First Mother Goose
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From Humpty Dumpty and Georgie Porgie to Little Miss Muffet and the old woman who lived in a shoe, children will love reading and laughing along with all of their favorite characters. The accessible trim and beautiful illustrations by Tomie dePaola make this book the perfect addition to any child’s library.
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This is a perfect introduction to Mother Goose's nursery rhymes and to the beloved Tomie dePaola! An illustration in soft tones accompany each nursery rhyme and adds a sweet feel to the book. I like that the rhyme and picture all fit concisely on one page.
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Tomie dePaola is one of the most popular children’s book authors and illustrators of our time and the winner of the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature,” among other lifetime achievement awards. A Newbery Honor winner, he has written and illustrated a number of books, including Caldecott Honor book Strega Nona and its companions, as well as Oliver Button Is a Sissy; The Legend of Old Befana; The Clown of God; Michael Bird-Boy; Andy, That’s My Name; and Quiet. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in New London, New Hampshire.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780448451992
- Publication Date
- January 1, 2009
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1985
- Page Count
- 14
- Audience
- Board
- Reading Age
- 3 - 5 years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 268795260
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