Lucy Cousins' Book of Nursery Rhymes

I agree that if you're not going to do the classic nursery rhymes, then skip this one as well. But if you are going to do classic nursery rhymes, this one is it. It's got fewer selections than the classic Mother Goose, but they are well chosen. The colorful and lively illustrations bring the nursery rhymes to life.

We bought this book when my daughter was 2 months old. She is now almost 2 and has enjoyed this book since we bought it. The bright colors in the illustrations are perfect for infants, toddlers, and children - very eye catching. When reading these to my daughter I do sometimes alter the wording so they aren't as harsh, but I would do that with any collection of nursery rhymes. This nursery rhyme book has all the classic nursery rhymes (Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty) but also includes many wonderful additional rhymes that I had never heard. If you have a problem with the material discussed in nursery rhymes, don't get this or any other nursery rhyme book. But, if your children enjoy rhyming verses and colorful illustrations this is a wonderful book.

Of all the Mother Goose collections available, this is the absolute best for children between birth and age two. The brilliant colors and strong black holding line immediately and completely captivates tiny ones. The easy layout insures accessibility to each rhyme and its simplicity does a beautiful job jogging addled adult memories, easing recall and assisting memorization. Don't miss it!