This book is a collection of nursery rhymes with the classic and beloved animal and child characters.

4Q – at points the text is so large/prominent/everpresent that is becomes a bit overwhelming
4P – the simplicity will appeal to many.
Large text, simple page layouts, and bright uncluttered illustrations make this a good choice for simple nursery rhyme read-alouds with young children. The expressionistic paintings and clean lines are engaging but also very soothing. Using a single page-spread per rhyme (and accompanying illustration) enhances the simple and clear presentation, and the thick paper pages are easy for little hands.
? – lap appeal (books that are clearly meant to be read TO a very small child) this is a great example
? – this book manages to have lap appeal as well as having good qualities for an early reader (large, clear text, accessibility) but the vocabulary is well past very early readers (eg. Signorina, flowerets). Why the conflict?
? – Whole book or just one or two rhymes? How to decide when doing a story-time or read-aloud? ( )

Mother Goose's Little Treasures is a collection of some lesser known nursery rhymes. The whimsical illustrations match the words in the rhymes.

Part B/beginning/mother goose

This third collection by Opie and Wells of Mother Goose includes 22 less-familiar nursery rhymes with characters we have not met before. These characters include the wee melodie man and Handy Spandy, Mrs. Whirly, and little bonny Button-cap. However, these characters seem like familiar friends. The illustration are colorful and the characters are cute.