On the Go with Mother Goose

by Iona Opie and Rosemary Wells

Published 12 September 2017
Babies and toddlers who love things that go will be drawn to this surefire selection of Mother Goose rhymes.

The train that took the pussycat to London to see the queen, the fancy car that sped the pig to market, the big ship that sails on the alley alley oh — these and other conveyances play a visual part in a collection of nursery rhymes sure to entice little fans of vehicles that drive, chug, or sail. With infectious verse presented by Iona Opie and beautiful illustrations by Rosemary Wells, these traditional rhymes invite parents and caregivers to zoom along with Mother Goose and give the on-the-go baby in their life a solid and loving start.

Mother Goose's Little Treasures

by Iona Opie

Published 28 August 2007
From the far reaches of shared memory come these charming but little-known nursery rhymes, mysterious tidbits of lore brought back to shining life by the shared talents of the two most beloved Mother Goose treasurers, Iona Opie and Rosemary Wells. Open these pages and discover Mrs Whirly the Fish Fryer, the Wee Melodie Man and many other wild and wonderful characters.

Little ones are sure to reach for this inviting tower of board books, featuring more than forty treasured Mother Goose rhymes.

Some of the best-loved nursery rhymes of all time — compiled by a respected folklorist and illustrated by a top picture book artist — are available in an irresistible format: a tower of tiny board books. Four fun books focusing on action rhymes, classic rhymes, lullabies, and animal rhymes are packed into one colorful box, making a mini collection guaranteed to appeal to the youngest of children.