Nursery Rhyme Collection (#14)

LITTLE TOM TUCKER. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Nursery Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE. When good King Arthur ruled this land. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MAN IN THE MOON, 1833. Wood engraving from the Munroe and Francis edition of Mother Gooses Melodies, 1833

LITTLE BOY BLUE. Wood engraving, late-19th century, from an American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE: MAID. The maid was in the garden. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

LITTLE MISS MUFFET. Wood engraving, late-19th century, for the nursery rhyme from Mother Goose

MOTHER GOOSE: KISS. A little boy and a little girl. Wood engraving from a late-19th century edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE: DARE. Here stands a fist. Wood engraving from a late-19th century edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE: SNAIL. Snail! snail! come out of your hole, or else I ll beat you as black as a coal. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE. There was an old woman went up in a basket. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

BAH, BAH, BLACK SHEEP. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

LITTLE JACK HORNER. Wood engraving from a late-19th century edition of Mother Gooses nursery Rhymes

MOTHER GOOSE: WIFE. When I was a bachelor, I lived by myself. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE. As I was going to Pippin Hill. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

TOM, TOM, THE PIPERs SON. Wood engraving, English, 19th century, for the Mother Goose nursery rhyme

MOTHER GOOSE. Here comes a candle, to light you to bed, and here comes a chopper, to chop off your head. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

HUMPTY DUMPTY, 1843. Color engraving, English, 1843, for the the Mother Goese nursery rhyme

MOTHER GOOSE: BO-PEEP. Engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE: BO-PEEP. Little Bo-Peep. Engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

OLD KING COLE. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mothe Gooses Melodies

LITTLE MISS MUFFET. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE, 1849. Rebus from Mother Goose in Hieroglyphics, an American childrens book of 1849

PUSSYs IN THE WELL. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE: PIPER. The piper kiss d the fiddlers wife. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

LITTLE BOY BLUE, 1833. Gooses Melodies. Wood engraving from the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE. Wood engraving from the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

DING DONG BELL, 1833. Wood engraving from the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

MOTHER GOOSE, 1833. Title page of the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

MOTHER GOOSE, 1833. Wood engraving from the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

MOTHER GOOSE, 1833. Hear what Ma am Goose says! Wood engraving from the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

Ba, Ba, BLACK SHEEP, 1833. Wood engraving from the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

JACK AND JILL, 1833. Wood engraving from the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

MOTHER GOOSE, 1833. The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. Wood engraving from an 1833 edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes

THOMAS NAST: CHRISTMAS. A Merry Christmas. Mother Goose and Santa Claus dancing along with the characters from the nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle

SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE. Illustration by Roger Duvoisin for an American edition, c1943, of Mother Gooses Melodies

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"Nursery Rhyme Delights: A Journey into Childhood Fantasies" Step into a world of whimsical tales and enchanting melodies as we explore the captivating realm of nursery rhymes. From Jack Sprat's peculiar eating habits to Alice's curious encounter with Tweedledee and Tweedledum, these timeless verses have captured the hearts of children for generations. Immerse yourself in the vivid illustrations that bring these beloved characters to life. Witness Jack Sprat, with his insatiable appetite for lean or fat, portrayed in a charming color engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Goose's Melodies. Marvel at Roscoe Karns as Tweedledee and Jack Oakie as Tweedledum in the 1933 film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, where their mischievous antics unfold before your eyes. As you journey further into this magical world, discover Arthur Rackham's intricate illustration for "As I Was Going to St. Ives, " transporting you back to a bygone era through its exquisite detail. Lose yourself in Victorian nursery rhyme illustrations depicting scenes like "A Man Went a Hunting at Reigate" and "Little Jack Jelf was Put on the Shelf, " each capturing moments filled with wonder and imagination. Feel the excitement build as you witness children playing joyfully in circles while singing "Ring-a-Ring o' Roses. " Let your heart be warmed by Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen dancing under moonlight or marvel at Catherine Greenaway's delicate portrayal of Jack Sprat could eat no fat. And who can forget those delightful lines from Sarah Josepha Hale’s Poems for Our Children? The anticipation builds as we recite together: “The north wind doth blow and we shall have snow. ” These words evoke memories of cozy winter nights spent cuddling up with loved ones. Join us on this nostalgic adventure through time, where nursery rhymes continue to captivate young and old alike.