Oranges and Lemons: Rhymes from Past Times (Paperback)

Karen Dolby (author)

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Paperback 192 Pages / Published: 24/09/2015

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Synopsis

A nostalgic collection of some of the most well-known and best-loved nursery rhymes, reminding you of their words and exploring their origins and meanings. Everyone has their favourite nursery rhymes, learned when we were so young that we seem always to have known them and their instantly recognizable tunes and rhythms. For many, they were the first verses we heard, the first lines we learned by heart. Much more than simple verses for children, nursery rhymes are interwoven with our earliest memories and are part of our heritage. This beautiful collection examines the history of these rhymes, looking at how they have evolved through the centuries, and the controversies surrounding their origins.

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781782434856
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 159 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 5 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

"A beautifully presented, absorbing and informative book of best-loved and well-known nursery rhymes, children's songs and lullabies." --Countryman
"Highly recommended to anyone with an interest in old rhymes, or really in history generally. . . a beautiful book." --Bookbag