An Appalachian Mother Goose
An Appalachian Mother Goose
- Subject
- Nursery Rhymes
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Size
- 15.5 cm × 23.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9780813120928
Who hasn't heard of Jack Sprat, Little Boy Blue, and Peter the pumpkin eater? These colorful characters from the Mother Goose rhymes have been a staple of children's literature for the last two hundred years. James Still, long known for his ability to bring the rhythmic and evocative Language of the Appalachian region onto the page, now brings fresh life to these rhymes.
This new Mother Goose introduces readers to the delights of gooseberry pie, the festivities of Jockey Day, and the dangers of witch-broom. Who knew that the man in the moon was really on his way to Hazard, Kentucky, or that a person "has only to bathe in honey dew" to avoid getting freckles?
This new Mother Goose introduces readers to the delights of gooseberry pie, the festivities of Jockey Day, and the dangers of witch-broom. Who knew that the man in the moon was really on his way to Hazard, Kentucky, or that a person "has only to bathe in honey dew" to avoid getting freckles?
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What reviewers said
"Still's understanding of children and learning inspired him to give new life to Mother Goose, by using words children can relate to and be amused by."
"There's a distinctively personal, as well as regional, flavor that is very gratifying."
"Young and old alike will love these funny, lively, rhymes—guaranteed to bring on the giggles and set the toes to tapping. The best and most revered of Appalachian writers, James Still astonishes us with the purity of his Language and the fresh truth of his vision."
"This slim volume is sure to prove a hit with children everywhere."
"Still's rhymes and riddles are always fun."
"Fun reading for both kids and adults and is a fine example of one regional author's use of folklore."
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