The McElderry Book of Mother Goose

Classic rhymes reimagined with quirky twists and vibrant illustrations.

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96 pages· ~680L

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Rediscover Mother Goose with a twist! Little Miss Muffet meets Gregory Griggs and his wigs, while Terrence McDiddler joins the musical fun. Petra Mathers' illustrations bring timeless rhymes like 'Hickory, Dickory Dock' to life, enchanting a new generation with clever surprises and vibrant charm. Dive into this whimsical world where familiar favorites and hidden gems await, promising joy and delight for all nursery rhyme lovers.

From the publisher

Mother Goose gets a makeover in this vibrant new collection of childhood classics.

This innovative Mother Goose collection combines family favorites with less well-known rhymes in a bright, new package. Here Little Miss Muffet and her tuffet meet Gregory Griggs and his twenty-seven wigs, and the cat and the fiddle are not the only music-makers–there’s also Terrence McDiddler the Three-Stringed Fiddler.

From “Hickory, Dickory Dock” to “Higgelty, Piggelty Pop,” Petra Mathers and her vivid, quirky illustrations capture the timeless joy and cleverness that are inherently Mother Goose. This modern collection of Mother Goose classics promises to enchant and delight a new generation of nursery rhyme readers.

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