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Over the Candlestick: Classic Nursery Rhymes and the Real Stories behind Them
32 pp.
| Peachtree |
March, 2002 |
TradeISBN 1-56145-259-9$$16.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Michael G. Montgomery.
The compilers include fifteen familiar nursery rhymes with historical annotations for each. While more comprehensive collections exist, preschoolers can still enjoy the rhymes, and older children may appreciate the history. The illustrations reflect the vitality of the verses.