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Mother Goose: The Original Volland Edition | 
| Creators: Eulalie Osgood Grover (editor), Frederick Richardson (illustrator)
Publisher: Derrydale
Category: Book
List Price: $11.99
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 34159
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: All Ages
Pages: 128
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.7 x 0.3
ISBN: 0517436191
Dewey Decimal Number: 398.8
EAN: 9780517436196
ASIN: 0517436191
Publication Date: February 29, 1988
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Product Description
The classic Volland edition of Mother Goose makes a beautiful addition to any home library. Features more than 100 traditional rhymes, each accompanied by a full-page, full color illustration by Fredrick Richardson.
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 One hundred twelve gorgeous watercolor paintings, one per page, per rhyme February 27, 2008
Peter B. Nelson (Minneapolis, MN USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my 22-month-old daughter's favorite book - out of literally hundreds in her infant library. But we don't let her handle it or she will ruin the gorgeous illustrations. Unlike the beloved classic THE REAL MOTHER GOOSE (CARTWHEEL BOOKS) where only half the nursery rhymes are illustrated, and some of those illustrations are trivial line drawings, this book gives us one beautiful full-page (6.5"x8.5") impressionist watercolor painting for each rhyme. Every parent knows there is a big difference in enjoyment of the rhymes that have their own illustrations; so much so that when reading from the Cartwheel Mother Goose, I usually just skip the non-illustrated ones. Even the typeface is lovely; I wish they identified it. As one who must read out loud every day, I really appreciate having something pleasant to admire while rattling off the the now-memorized verses. This edition is like a combination of Mother Goose and a coffee-table Art Book. It's such a treasure I am tempted to buy a cheap used copy just so our master can be preserved. Derrydale is to be commended for keeping this gem in print. Parents bored with the Cartwheel Mother Goose should look to this edition for a superior alternative. My daughter likes both, but she likes this one best. The only downside to the comparison is that this edition contains 112 rhymes, whereas the Cartwheel has 300.
This is the Mother Goose book I had as a child January 25, 2003
K. Buckley (Saint Louis, MO United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I was so thrilled to find this version of Mother Goose still in print. I had this book as a child, and I can close my eyes and still see the gorgeous illustrations. I am 33 years old now, and expecting my first baby, and when I saw this book on Amazon.com ... I had to buy it immediately. My copy is dog-eared and covered in crayon and the binding is shot. Not only is owning this book again nostalgic for me, but I look forward to reading it to my baby as my parents read it to me. It's not watered down Mother Goose. These rhymes reflect a different era and there is a bit of violence in a few of them. But I read them from a very young age without incident and I plan on letting my child enjoy this book as I did.
If you love the English language, buy it. October 23, 2001
S. G. Snow (NYC)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
This is the definitive collection of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. If you love words and language, this is for you. This book has all the old favorites and many that you've never heard. Compare them with the modern versions of the same rhymes and you'll see how society has changed--as well as our attitudes about children. To be culturally literate, English speakers should know their Mother Goose. Beware, however: These are not bowdlerized. Sometimes violent, always reflective of a rougher time, this book is perhaps not best for the casual reader just looking for a few rhymes. With my daughter (22 months), I pick and choose which ones I read. She loves them. "Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of rye..."
A classic June 27, 2000
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
My daughters are 17 and 14 years old. I started reading from this book when they were one and younger. We all loved the beautiful illustrations. Unfortunately our book is well worn. I have been looking for this book that I might give each of my daughters a copy when they have children. I also would like to give this book as a baby gift. This is my favorite Mother Goose book. I have not found any other that even compares.
Enchanting illustrations, and all the original rhymes! November 14, 1999
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is one of those classics that I want my children to grow up with. These beautiful illustrations are enchanting and are beautifully presented with the original rhymes in lovely, old-style typeset. Delightful!
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