Grumbles from the Town Mother-Goose Voices with a Twist
Grumbles from the Town Mother-Goose Voices with a Twist by Jane Yolen is an illustrated poetry picture book published by Astra Publishing House on September 13, 2016. This edition spans 40 pages and presents a creative reimagining of fourteen beloved Mother Goose rhymes, transforming them into “poem pairs” that offer a fresh perspective on classic tales.
Readers will discover a playful exploration of familiar nursery rhymes, enriched with humor and imagination. The book features original Mother Goose verses alongside whimsical interpretations, inviting children to engage with the text in new ways. With stunning illustrations and endnotes that provide historical context, this work encourages young readers to envision their own poetic creations, making it a delightful addition to any collection focused on juvenile fiction and poetry.
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Fourteen Mother-Goose rhymes enjoyed by generations of children are creatively presented as “poem pairs”—with a twist!—in this playful poetry picture book.
Mother Goose has a few secrets tucked in her feathers! Did you know that the shoe loved the Old Woman and her many children? And that the three blind mice weren’t actually blind, only near-sighted? Or that Humpty Dumpty fell when skateboarding on a wall?
Featuring wildly different voices and perspectives, this terrific read-aloud features with stunning illustrations and hilarious details. The book includes the original Mother Goose rhymes, endnotes that briefly describe their history, and an introduction that invites readers to imagine their own poems from unusual perspectives and “create magic.”
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