The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes |
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Author:
| Opie, Iona Opie, Peter |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-869111-2 |
Publication Date: | Nov 1951 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $47.50 |
Book Description:
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Did you ever wonder about the origins of certain nursery rhymes, or how they achieved their present-day popularity? Who was Mother Goose -- really? This dictionary, which has assembled more than 500 rhymes and their histories, tells all and is an excellent resource for teachers and librarians who value background information.
Did you ever wonder about the origins of certain nursery rhymes, or how they achieved their present-day popularity? Who was Mother Goose -- really? This dictionary, which has assembled more than 500 rhymes and their histories, tells all and is an excellent resource for teachers and librarians who value background information.