Here's Some Use for Mother Goose!
By Kayla Forsythe
What is the use for Mother Goose?
As teachers sometimes we have a hard time finding great stories to teach our children the way of rhyming while also keeping them entertained. The collections and variations of the timeless Mother Goose nursery rhymes are a great resource for referencing the literary device of rhyming! These different stories are not only classics but also very diverse. Take a look at some of the wonderful options available.
Here Comes Mother Goose by Iona Opie (Collection)
This wonderfully written and illustrated book comes with 56 distinct nursery rhymes that include morals and messages from different countries and perspectives. The pictures alone will have your students entertained and in awe!
Three Little Kittens by Paul Galdone (Individual)
This relatable, rhyming tale will have your students giggling at how silly these three kittens are. The amazing artistic talents of Paul Galdone will give great images to accompany beginning readers.
My Village: Rhymes from Around the World (Variant)
This beautifully written collection of rhymes from around the world will appeal readers of all kinds. Not only will they learn rhyming skills but they will also learn more about the world around them with rhymes coming from Iran, Iceland, and even Switzerland!
The Real Mother Goose by Blanche Fisher Wright
References
Image: https://pixabay.com/en/ducks-birds-swimming-geese-goose-36101/
Galdone, Paul. (1988). Three little kittens. Illus. by Paul Galdone. Boston, MA: HMH Books for Young Readers. 37 pages.
Opie, Iona. (1999). Here comes mother goose. Illus. by Rosemary Wells. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press. 108 pages.
Wright, Blanche Fisher. (1916). The real mother goose: junior edition. Illus. by Blanche Fisher Wright. New York: Chicago, Rand, McNally, & Co. 74 pages.
Link - https://archive.org/details/realmothergoosewrig
Wright, Danielle. (2010). My village: rhymes from around the world. Illus. by Mique Meriushi. London, UK: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books. 60 pages.