Over the Candlestick: Classic Nursery Rhymes and the Real Stories Behind Them

Montgomery, Michael G.

ISBN 10: 1561452599 / ISBN 13: 9781561452590

Published by Peachtree Pub Co Inc, 2002

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00095098111

Synopsis:

A special addition to nursery rhyme collections, this beautifully illustrated volume includes interesting facts about well-known verses.
Bringing together more than twenty classic nursery rhymes, riddles, and tongue twisters, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the age, origin, and meaning of each. Younger children will delight in the rhymes and beautiful illustrations while older children and adults will be fascinated by the historical details of well-known favorites such as Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, and others.
With whimsical, full-color illustrations and a little historical detective work, Michael and Wayne Montgomery have created a delightful and original nursery rhyme book that will entertain and educate young and old readers alike.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Over the Candlestick: Classic Nursery Rhymes...
Publisher: Peachtree Pub Co Inc
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Montgomery, Michael G.
Condition: Good