An Appalachian Mother Goose

by James Still

Book Overview

Who hasn't heard of Jack Sprat, Little Boy Blue, and Peter the pumpkin eater? These colorful characters from the Mother Goose rhymes have been a staple of children's literature for the last two hundred years. James Still, long known for his ability to bring the rhythmic and evocative language of the Appalachian region onto the page, now brings fresh life to these rhymes. This new Mother Goose introduces readers to the delights of gooseberry pie, the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813120926
• ISBN13: 9780813120928
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary to Grade 3