Ring-a-Ring o'Roses

Ring-a-Ring o'Roses
Author: Diana Ferguson
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781782439882

This delightful book takes the reader on a journey into the wonderful world of nursery rhymes. With more than 100 of our best-loved rhymes, it delves beneath the surface of the verses to interpret their meaning and reveal their historical origins.

Ring-a-Ring o'Roses

Ring-a-Ring o'Roses
Author: Diana Ferguson
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2018-10-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1782439900

This delightful book takes the reader on a journey into the weird and wonderful world of nursery rhymes. Offering a selection of more than 100 of our best-loved and widely known rhymes, it delves beneath the surface of the verses to interpret their meaning and reveal their historical origins

Pop Goes the Weasel

Pop Goes the Weasel
Author: Albert Jack
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2009-09-29
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1101162961

From the international bestselling author of Red Herrings and White Elephants—a curious guide to the hidden histories of classic nursery rhymes. Who was Mary Quite Contrary, or Georgie Porgie? How could Hey Diddle Diddle offer an essential astronomy lesson? Do Jack and Jill actually represent the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette? And if Ring Around the Rosie isn’t about the plague, then what is it really about? This book is a quirky, curious, and sometimes sordid look at the truth behind popular nursery rhymes that uncovers the strange tales that inspired them—from Viking raids to political insurrection to smuggling slaves to freedom. Read Albert Jack's posts on the Penguin Blog.

The Secret History of Nursery Rhymes

The Secret History of Nursery Rhymes
Author: Linda Kathryn Alchin
Publisher: Linda Alchin
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2010
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 0956748627

Many nursery rhymes are believed to be associated with actual events in history, and include references to murder, torture, betrayal, greed, and to tyrants and royalty. The words were remembered but their secret histories were forgotten. Political satire was cleverly disguised in the wording of some, seemingly innocent, nursery rhymes. Although some of the most popular Nursery Rhymes are rooted in English history they are told to children throughout the English-speaking world. Old English Nursery Rhymes were taken to America with the settlers from England. They were then spread across Commonwealth countries including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

My Favourite Nursery Rhymes

My Favourite Nursery Rhymes
Author: Tony Ross
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2012-12-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1849396183

This joyous collection of favourite nursery rhymes has been selected and illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross. Classic rhymes are given a contemporary edge by Ross's inimitable illustrations. Perfect for sharing with young children, this humorous book is one to be treasured for many years to come.

Ring O' Roses

Ring O' Roses
Author: L. Leslie Brooke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10
Genre: Nursery Rhymes
ISBN: 9781922919472

Find the world's favorite nursery rhymes dancing on the pages in this classic collection! With over 96 bright illustrations bringing iconic characters to life, your kids are bound to be hooked. Ring o' Roses is a must-have in every toddler's library! These rhymes and pictures have created lifelong memories for over a hundred years. Sit down and sing-along, or dance and make a party out of reading time. Laugh with them at the antics of Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Simple Simon and many more. Every rhyme is accompanied by L. Leslie Brooke's gorgeous illustrations that will entrance readers (and not-yet-readers) of every age.

The Singing Game

The Singing Game
Author: Iona Archibald Opie
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 550
Release: 1988
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Traces the histories of singing games such as ring a ring o' roses, oranges and lemons and others, and is an exposition both of the workings of folklore, and of the perennial ways of young children when left to play on their own. Each of the 150 games is described in historical detail.

Ring a Ring O' Roses

Ring a Ring O' Roses
Author: Flint Public Library (Mich.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 114
Release: 1981
Genre: Children's songs
ISBN:

English language fingerplays intermixed with some Spanish language fingerplays.