As Leonard S. Marcus reminds us in his introduction to this dashing collection of Mother Goose verses, nursery rhymes often deadl with unsettling matters, yet their buoyant rhythms and patterns are playful. Their nonsense reassures children and adults alike. Amy Schwartz' illustrations and the Mother Goose verse inspire readers to feel fortunate indeed.
As Leonard S. Marcus reminds us in his introduction to this dashing collection of Mother Goose verses, nursery rhymes often deadl with unsettling matters, yet their buoyant rhythms and patterns are playful. Their nonsense reassures children and adults alike. Amy Schwartz' illustrations and the Mother Goose verse inspire readers to feel fortunate indeed.