100 Best Nursery Rhymes Books of All Time

We've ranked the best nursery rhymes books using expert recommendations, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. At Shortform, we know books. Our book guides are the best in the world. Learn why.

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Each Peach Pear Plum

Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

5.0
'Each Peach Pear Plum' - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character.

This board book edition is perfect for little hand
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The Real Mother Goose

Blanche Fisher Wright, Blanche Fish Wright

5.0
For nearly a century, The Real Mother Goose has delighted young children!
For more than seventy-five years THE REAL MOTHER GOOSE has been delighting millions of children, and today the magic is as strong as ever. Heralded as the "standard" Mother Goose by parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians, this wonderful book with Blanche Fisher Wright's lively, colorful pictures makes an enchanting i
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The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Iza Trapani

4.8
Board book edition. The spirited and irresistible itsy bitsy spider has captured the hearts of generations of children by climbing up that water spout. Now she's back—on a new magical journey!

This all-new itsy bitsy spider has exciting encounters with a fan, a mouse, a rocking chair, a cat and a big maple tree. Finally, the itsy bitsy spider finds a lovely spot to rest and spin a new silky web. Ch
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After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again

Dan Santat

4.8
My name is Humpty Dumpty.
I'm famous for falling off a wall.

(You may have heard about it.)

But that's only half the story...
Because I decided to get back up.
And when I did, something amazing happened.

This story is about my life...
AFTER THE FALL.

Inspiring and unforgettable, this epilogue to the beloved classic nursery rhyme will encourage even the most afraid to overcome their fears, learn to get ba
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Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Eileen Christelow

4.8
As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.
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Goodnight Moon

Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd

4.7
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room -- to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one -- the little bunny says goodnight.

In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations o
Julie Dobbs portraitMuna Abusulayman portrait Recommended by Julie Dobbs and Muna Abusulayman.
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Julie Dobbs

@mraye I was def channeling Goodnight Moon and love that so many people got it 😍 sweet little book! 🌙 [source]

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Muna Abusulayman

Goodnight Moon and The surprising story of power, taste, educational philosophy, and the crumbling of traditional gatekeepers.. (I loved the book so much, I inscribed "I love you forever, I love you for always" on necklaces for both my daughters.) https://t.co/HUIjJzczP1 [source]

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Jane Cabrera

4.6
A favorite lullaby becomes a celebration of love in this lushly illustrated version featuring animals from all over the world.
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Iza Trapani

4.6
Board book edition. Join our irresistible young heroine as she wishes upon a mischievous, twinkling star. Granting her wish, the little star takes her on a dazzling journey through the swirling, iridescent lights of the night sky.

Iza's flowing watercolors and reassuring verses make this journey a night wish for every star gazing child.
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Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes

Salley Mavor

4.5
This hand-picked collection of classic nursery rhymes, all delicately and painstakingly illustrated by Salley Mavor, who is reknown for her incredibly detailed fabric and cloth scenes. It took Mavor ten years to develop her own fabric relief technique to a level where she felt comfortable even considering illustrating a book. Now, Mavor embroiders and sews illustrations, each scene taking nearly a
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Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists

Various Authors, Chris Duffy, Jules Feiffer, Roz Chast, Leonard S. Marcus

4.5

First Second is very proud to present Nursery Rhyme Comics. Featuring fifty classic nursery rhymes illustrated and interpreted in comics form by fifty of today’s preeminent cartoonists and illustrators, this is a groundbreaking new entry in the canon of nursery rhymes treasuries.

From New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast’s “There Was a Crooked Man” to Bad Kitty author Nick Bruel’s “Three Little Kitten
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The Stinky Cheese Man

Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith

4.5
Jon Scieszka introduces some really stupid off-the-wall fairy tales including: ‘Chicken Licken’, ‘The Princess and the Bowling Ball’; ‘The Really Ugly Duckling’, and ‘Jack's Bean Problem’.

Chosen by children as the Book of the Year for the Federation of Children’s Book Groups, the book was described by She magazine as, ‘The most delightful collection of stories a young cynic could hope to read’.
Elys Dolan portrait Recommended by Elys Dolan.
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Big Fat Hen

Keith Baker

4.5
One, two, buckle my shoe. Three, four, shut the door . . . . Nine, ten, big fat hen! Now young children can enjoy a popular nursery rhyme and learn to count, too. Keith Baker's delightful illustrations filled with eggs and chicks (and bugs) are sure to tickle little ones for hours of read-aloud fun.
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Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

Jane Cabrera

4.5
A girl who can't seem to stop knitting and a sheep who just can't say no star in this captivating new rendition of the well-loved nursery song.

As a host of characters from nursery rhymes receive wonderful handmade gifts, poor Black Sheep's coat grows thinner. But there is a special reward in store for a generous sheep in this story about the joy of giving.

For extra fun, follow a winding strand of
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Jane Cabrera

4.4
Read, row, and roar along - a newly imagined favorite will have everyone singing.

In this vibrantly-painted rain forest, squeak, bark, and chatter along with a kitten and puppy rowing their way down the stream. Uncover one delightful animal surprise after another. Sheet music with guitar chords, along with Cabrera's jaunty new verses, is included.

Jane Cabrera's Story Time celebrates children's best
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Three Little Kittens

Paul Galdone

4.4
The favorite Mother Goose rhyme about the three careless kittens who lost their mittens is given added appeal with Galdone's bold and colorful illustrations.
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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith

4.4
You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong.

In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”
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Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever

Richard Scarry

4.4
Richard Scarry introduces toddlers to the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose! Featuring his unmistakable art (now restored to its original glory) and fifty of Mother Goose's most beloved rhymes, Scarry's timeless collection, now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, is a must-have for readers of all ages.
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I'm a Little Teapot

Iza Trapani

4.4
Join our rambunctious teapot as he gets all steamed up just waiting to share his imaginative adventures with you. Grab your coat as you sail down the river on a boat to China, run off to Mexico to fight a bull, race with the hounds on a fox hunt, and hide deep in the jungle where no one will find you.

I'M A LITTLE TEAPOT is a book to share with friends and family—after all, isn't that what "Tea-Tim
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My Very First Mother Goose

Iona Opie, Rosemary Wells

4.4
To a small child, words are magical. And the most magical of all are the beloved, venerable words of Mother Goose. Now folklorist Iona Opie has gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect, honest form. From "Hey Diddle, Diddle" and "Pat-a-Cake" to "Little Jack Horner" and "Pussycat, Pussycat," these are familiar verses that have been passed from parent to child for generations;
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Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young

Jack Prelutsky

4.4
First published in 1986 and just as fresh and relevant today, this widely acclaimed, child-friendly poetry anthology is now being reissued with a striking new jacket. In his introduction to this book Jim Trelease, bestselling author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, writes, “No one better recognizes the essence of the child-poetry connection than poet and anthologist Jack Prelutsky. . . . Here are more
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Green Eggs and Ham

Dr.Seuss

4.3
“Do you like green eggs and ham?” asks Sam-I-am in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat? On a train or in a tree? Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. In this most famous of cumulative tales, the list of places to enjoy green egg
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The Neighborhood Mother Goose

Nina Crews

4.3
Every day, children the world over sing, shout, and celebrate Mother Goose rhymes. And now there's a new reason to cheer: Nina Crews has added her own remarkable, jazzy style of illustration to a collection of forty-one favorite verses. Whether it's Jack jumping over a candlestick (atop a cupcake), Georgie Porgie kissing the girls (at the playground), or a fine lady riding a white horse (on the ca
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Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose

Tomie dePaola

4.3
Since its original publication in 1985, Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose has become a staple on children's bookshelves everywhere, and features over two hundred Mother Goose rhymes charmingly illustrated by one of today's most beloved artists. This special anniversary edition includes a framable print with brand-new art and an author's note from Tomie, and is sure to continue as a family favorite for
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Pam Adams

4.3
Forty years after its first publication this much-loved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this iconic nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' fabulous illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings. Bouncy images, innovative die cutting and favourite rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies
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The Pout-Pout Fish

Deborah Diesen

4.3
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER

Deep in the water,
Mr. Fish swims about
With his fish face stuck
In a permanent pout.

Can his pals cheer him up?
Will his pout ever end?
Is there something he can learn
From an unexpected friend?

Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this
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Lavender's Blue: A Book of Nursery Rhymes

Kathleen Lines and Harold Jones

4.3
Originally published in 1954, Lavender's Blue was received with immediate acclaim, and was chosen as a runner-up for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal. Beautifully designed and illustrated by the influential artist Harold Jones, the book never went out of print, and has been enjoyed by generations of children. This facsimile edition has been lovingly produced to recreate the look and f
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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

James Dean, Eric Litwin

4.3
Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series!

Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes!

But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...becau
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Good Night, Sleep Tight

Various

4.3
Another perfect picture book from the creators of the best selling classic "Where is the Green Sheep?"

Bonnie and Ben have a favourite babysitter whose much loved nursery rhymes ensure a wonderful, whimsical world before bedtime.
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Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses

Mary Engelbreit

4.3
New York Times bestseller!

From the warm and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit comes a Mother Goose book bursting with warmth and humor.

This highly illustrated hardcover treasury includes everyone’s favorite time-honored characters—Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more. Readers will enjoy Mary Engelbreit’s interpretations of the mouse running up the
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Mary Had a Little Glam

Tammi Sauer

4.3
“[an] exuberant picture-book ode to the fun of fashion.” —Shelf Awareness
This little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam. From the kid who lives in a shoe (and dons some fab footwear, too) to Jack, who breaks his crown but gets a great new one, Mary's school friends look fantastic in their finery. But are
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Truckery Rhymes

Jon Scieszka, David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon

4.2
For generations these classic, high-octane rhymes, songs, and tales have been passed down from truck to truck. Lucky for us, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature has collected them all into one really big, noisy volume. From “Peter Peter Payload Eater” to “Pop Blows the Diesel” to “Swing Around with Rosie,” all the classic truckery rhymes are here. Find out which one is your favor
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The Three Pigs

David Wiesner

4.2
This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book begins placidly (and familiarly) enough, with three pigs collecting materials and going off to build houses of straw, sticks, and bricks. But the wolf’s huffing and puffing blows the first pig right out of the story . . . and into the realm of pure imagination. The transition signals the start of a freewheeling adventure with characteristic David Wiesner e
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Favorite Nursery Rhymes from Mother Goose

Scott Gustafson

4.2
IPPY Award Winner

From nonsense to lessons learned, these 45 rhymes include the very well known (Itsy Bitsy Spider) and the somewhat familiar (Hickety, Pickety, My Black Hen). The truly fantastic pictures speak more than a thousand words as artist Scott Gustafson riffs in paint on themes present and imagined in each verse.

Nursery rhymes are classic, and so are some of the artist's interpretation
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Mary Had a Little Lamb

Iza Trapani

4.2
Everyone knows the story of Mary and her little lamb with fleece as white as snow. But what happens one day when the lamb decides to go off alone?

Fans of Iza Trapani will delight as this adorable little lamb wanders across the farm, meeting an assortment of equally appealing characters. From a big brown horse to a tough old goose to a pen full of happy pigs, children will laugh out loud as Mary's
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Simms Taback

4.2
An old favorite as you've never seen it before! Everyone knows the song about the old lady who swallowed a fly, a spider, a bird, and even worse, but who's ever seen what's going on inside the old lady's stomach? With this inventive die-cut artwork, Simms Tabak gives us a rollicking, eye-popping version of the well-loved poem.
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Michael Rosen, Helen Oxenbury

4.2
Come along on a bear hunt in this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one.. Will you come too? For more than twenty-five years readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favorite. Join in the fun!
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Struwwelpeter: or, Pretty Stories and Funny Pictures

Heinrich Hoffmann

4.2
Pauline knew not to play with matches, Philip's parents told him not to fidget, and Conrad was duly warned about the tailor who snips off thumbsuckers' thumbs—a morbidly hilarious, much-loved classic volume of cautionary verses

In December 1844, Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann, a German doctor, couldn't find a suitable book to give his three-year-old son as a Christmas present. Instead he bought a blank bo
Korky Paul portrait Recommended by Korky Paul.
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And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon

Janet Stevens, Susan Stevens Crummel

4.2
Every night the rhyme gets read. Every night Dish and Spoon run away. And every night they return--until tonight!
Where can Dish and Spoon be? The rhyme can't go on without them, so Cat, Cow, and Dog set out to search for their missing friends. But where to start? Should they go north? East? Northeast? They'll just have to read Fork's map, ask directions, and try not to get lost in Little Boy Blue
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Wheels on the Bus

Raffi

4.2
Singing and reading to your child are considered two of the most vital ways parents can stimulate the development of a child's brain during the earlist years. Raffi's Songs to Read unites the rhythm, rhyme, and repetition that helps to lay the foundation for later speech, listening, and reading skills. here with fresh new cover designs are some of Raffi's best-known songs. With enchanting illustra
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This Little Piggy

Tim Harrington

4.2
Children and parents will find lots to laugh about in indie-rocker Tim Harrington’s first picture book, This Little Piggy. Everybody knows the this-little-piggy game—the big toe is the little piggy who went to market, and the baby toe is the little piggy who went wee wee wee all the way home.

But what about the toes on the other foot? It turns out none of those piggies is eating roast beef…. One is
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The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes

Iona And Peter Opie

4.2
Here is a brand new edition of the classic anthology of nursery rhymes--over 500 rhymes, songs, nonsense jingles, and lullabies traditionally handed down to young children. Included are all of your favorites, ranging from "Yankee Doodle Came to Town" and "A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go" to "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," Jack and Jill" and "Old Mother Hubbard." And complementing the rhymes are nearly a hund
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Hickory Dickory Dog

Alison Murray

4.2
Charming illustrations highlight a child’s day at school — with a surprise canine visitor — in this twist on a nursery rhyme about the hours of the day.

Hickory, dickory, dare, Dogs aren’t allowed in there. A sneaky peek through . . . Then a hullabaloo! Hickory, dickory, dare.

Zack and his dog, Rufus, are best friends. So when Zack goes to school, Rufus follows along. And once he’s there, Rufus joi
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Motor Goose

Rebecca Colby, Jef Kaminsky

4.2
In this picture book, Mother Goose rhymes are reimagined with vehicles-- trains, planes, trucks, and boats!

Hey Digger, Digger
(Hey Diddle, Diddle)

Hey digger, digger,
the hole's getting bigger.
Your shovel's been scooping since ten.
Beware the loose rubble.
Too late--you're in trouble!
You'd better start digging again.

Wonderful rhymes and VEHICLES! Here is a collection that every car/plane/boat/crane
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Mary Had a Little Lamb

Tomie De Paola, Sarah Josepha Hale

4.2
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The Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster

David Conway, Melanie Williamson

4.2
Little Miss Muffet is bored. She's tired of her same old nursery rhyme and she has had enough of that scary, little spider! So off she goes into the pages of the book to try other nursery rhymes. Falling down a hill with Jack and Jill was too painful, running up a clock is just embarrassing and running away with the spoon caused a great ruckus with the dish! Soon Little Miss Muffet was running thr
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To Market, To Market

Anne Miranda, Janet Stevens

4.2
Anne Miranda’s inventive twist on a classic rhyme tells what happens after a shopper goes “to market, to market, to buy a fat pig.” Back home the pig promptly escapes, and soon the pig’s in the kitchen, the lamb’s on the bed, the cow’s on the couch--and the rest of the animals are wreaking havoc throughout the house.
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If the Shoe Fits

Alison Jackson, Karla Firehammer

4.2
An original take on some favorite nursery rhymes - this is one search for a new house that's bound to be more pleasure than trouble.

There was an old woman
who lived in a shoe.
She had so many children,
she didn't know what to do.
She gave them some broth
without any bread,
Then took them to live
in a new home instead.

Too messy, too woolly, too noisy, too small. Whether it's Humpty Dumpty's wall or Mothe
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Over the Hills and Far Away: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes

Elizabeth Hammill, Various

4.2
A spectacular treasury of 150 classic nursery rhymes and new discoveries, featuring a star-studded roster of seventy-seven illustrators.

Nursery rhymes have entertained and comforted children for centuries. Over the Hills and Far Away is a unique collection of rhymes and verse from across the globe—rhymes from the English-speaking world as well as verse that entered English from Chinese, Latino, Af
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The Spooky Wheels on the Bus

J. Elizabeth Mills and Ben Mantle

4.2
A haunted Halloween bus ride that will have children singing with excitement.

THE SPOOKY WHEELS ON THE BUS is a humorous Halloween-themed version of the classic song THE WHEELS ON THE BUS...with a few ghoulish tricks and treats up its sleeves!

Count from One Spooky Bus up to Ten Goofy Ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town picking up a few unsuspecting passengers along the way.
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Time for Bed

Mem Fox

4.2
Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It’s time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers—sleep tight! “Working beautifully with the soothingly repetitive text, each painting conveys a warm feeling of safety and affection.” —School Library Journal
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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons

James Dean, Eric Litwin

4.2
An award-winning and bestselling Pete the Cat hardcover picture book!

Count down with Pete in this rocking story that makes counting fun! Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt—the one with the four totally groovy buttons.

But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song—after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons? The winner of the Theodor S
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Baa Baa Black Sheep

Iza Trapani

4.2
This charming story told in lyrical verse will inspire young readers to share the best of themselves. An industrious black sheep has wool aplenty, but little else for her friends. Horse needs hay, Mouse needs cheese, and Pig needs slop, but the poor black sheep has none of these. When her dissatisfied friends confront Sheep about her inability to share, they find that their lovely friend has knitt
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Dinosaur, Dinosaur, Say Good Night: and other bedtime rhymes (Dinosaur, Dinosaur Stories)

Tiger Tales

4.2

Send little ones off to bed with this sweet board book collection of bedtime rhymes. Features new and traditional rhymes with a fun dinosaur twist!Make bedtime special with this adorable collection of rhymes! Sweet illustrations show young dinosaurs in various stages of getting ready for bed, from taking a bath and reading a book to wishing on a star and enjoying a good-night hug and kiss. This ad

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There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

Jane Cabrera

4.2
Fall in love with this bright, ecofriendly take on a favorite rhyme for children.

"There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, and some days were just a big Hullabaloo!" Readers follow along as a woman and her household of high-spirited children and their pets reuse and recycle everyday items. The crew repair their broken furniture, find alternative modes of transportation when the car breaks down,
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Hickory Dickory Dock

Keith Baker

4.2
Keith Baker displays his trademark flair for color, movement, and rhythm in this vibrant adaptation of the familiar nursery rhyme "Hickory Dickory Dock." A companion to his acclaimed Big Fat Hen, this twist on an old favorite features some serious antics on the part of a busy little mouse. As a huge grandfather clock strikes each hour from one o' clock in the afternoon to midnight, a different ani
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Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes

James Dean, Eric Litwin

4.2
Time to head back to school with this bestselling groovy Pete the Cat book!

Pete the Cat is rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunch room, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his song...because it’s all good.

The fun never stops—download the free groovin’ song.
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Nursery Rhymes Board Book (My First Book Series): Illustrated Classic Nursery Rhymes

Wonder House Books

4.2

A Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes for Little Ones A beautifully illustrated collection of traditional nursery rhymes including favourites like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Jack and Jill, and Humpty Dumpty. With a padded cover, stylish design, and enchanting illustrations, this book is a perfect gift for toddlers who have just started exploring the world of words and rhythm. Why Children Will Lo

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Miss Mary Mack

Mary Ann Hoberman, Nadine Bernard Westcott

4.1
A lively picture book adaptation of the well-known children's hand-clapping rhyme, perfect for the whole family.

Everyone knows some version of this popular children's hand-clapping rhyme, but in this adaptation, the elephant's fateful jump over the fence is just the beginning of the fun. Popular children's author Mary Ann Hoberman has elaborated on this well known tale to create an absurdly funn
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Jamberry

Bruce Degen

4.1
This bestselling classic features a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear. The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a perennial favorite, and this board book edition is a great stocking stuffer.

A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberri
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Mother Bruce (Mother Bruce, Book 1)

Ryan T. Higgins

4.1
Bruce the bear likes to keep to himself. That, and eat eggs. But when his hard-boiled goose eggs turn out to be real, live goslings, he starts to lose his appetite. And even worse, the goslings are convinced he's their mother. Bruce tries to get the geese to go south, but he can't seem to rid himself of his new companions. What's a bear to do?
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The Jolly Postman, or Other People's Letters

Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg

4.1
Join the Jolly Postman as he goes on his rounds via bicycle, delivering mail to
Goldilocks, Cinderella, Jack's Giant, and other fairy-tale characters.
Tucked into envelopes are actual letters for children to pluck out. Humorous and
engaging, this is the perfect read over a spot of tea. Ahhh!
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Maria Had a Little Llama / María Tenía Una Llamita

Angela Dominguez

4.1
Everyone knows about Mary and her little lamb. But do you know Maria?


With gorgeous, Peruvian-inspired illustrations and English and Spanish retellings, Angela Dominguez gives a fresh new twist to the classic rhyme. Maria and her mischievous little llama will steal your heart.
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Cindy Moo

Lori Mortensen, Jeff Mack

4.1
One night on the farm, the cows overhear a fantastic tale.

“Hey Diddle Diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon!”

Inspired by this classic rhyme, a plucky cow named Cindy Moo sets out to prove that cows really can leap over the moon.

The other cows laugh at her, but that doesn’t stop Cindy from trying—and failing—night after night . . . until a trick of nature shows Cindy a way to
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Humpty Dumpty

Annie Kubler

4.1
This award winning series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well known nursery songs and intereactive text.
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A Children's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes

Linda Bleck

4.1
Hey, Diddle Diddle and Diddle Diddle Dumpling. Old King Cole and The Queen of Hearts. Little Boy Blue, Little Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner. These lilting, singsong verses enchant toddlers, build language skills, and set the stage for a lifetime love of literature. This charmingly illustrated compilation provides a wonderful introduction to such well-known and well-loved rhyme
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101 Nursery Rhymes & Sing-Along Songs for Kids

Jennifer M Edwards

4.1
A collection of 101 nursery rhymes and sing-along songs for kids with pictures included. The collection contains traditional nursery rhymes, such as Baa Baa Black Sheep, Do You Know the Muffin Man, Hickory Dickory Dock, Humpty Dumpty, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Ring A-Round the Roses, This Old Man, and many more. Sing-along to songs and lullabies, such as B-I-N-G-O, Good Night Sleep Tight, Hokey Poke
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Mother Goose's Pajama Party

Danna Smith, Virginia Allyn

4.1
"Star light, star bright, come to story time tonight." You're invited to a magical pajama party with all your nursery rhyme friends! Join Little Bo-Peep, Georgie Porgie, Miss Muffet, the cow that jumped over the moon, and all their pals as they march merrily toward Mother Goose's house for a cozy slumber party full of stories. And after they are all tucked in, continue to the back of the book and
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

James Marshall

4.1
"With the same delightfully irreverent spirit that he brought to his retellings of Little Red Riding Hood, Marshall enlivens another favorite. . . . The illustrations are fraught with delicious humor and detail. Like its predecessor, perfect for several uses, from picture book hour to beginning reading."--Kirkus Reviews. Caldecott Honor Medal.
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Walt Disney's Mother Goose (A Little Golden Book)

RH Disney

4.1
Vintage artwork and the classic Disney characters add a world of charm to these perennial Mother Goose nursery rhyme favorites–from “Peter Pumpkin Eater,” “Hey, Diddle, Diddle,” and “Little Miss Muffet” to “Jack Sprat,” “Simple Simon,” “Old King Cole,” and more. This Little Golden Book from the 1940s is a must-have addition to every Little Golden Book collector’s library.
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Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes...

Annie Kubler

4.1
This award winning series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery songs and interactive text.
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Mary Had a Little Lamp

Jack Lechner, Bob Staake

4.1
Updating the classic rhyme with "appliance humor," gives this book a hilarious twist and a great new take on the "beloved transitional object" story. Mary has a little lamp that she takes everywhere: to school, the movies, the circus, the zoo, even a wedding. One day Mary heads off to summer camp without her bendy-necked lamp and discovers that life without a lamp isn't so bad! In fact, when Mary
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8 Little Planets

Chris Ferrie

4.1
A delightfully fun, fact-filled planetary tale from the creator of the Baby University series!

Travel around the solar system and celebrate what makes each planet unique! From Neptune to Mercury and all the planets in between, each one is different and each one is happy to be what they are.

Old slow Neptune looks a bit behind.
Orbiting the Sun takes an awful long time.
But the 8th little planet doe
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Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes (World of Beatrix Potter)

Beatrix Potter

4.1
Beatrix Potter gathered material for a book of rhymes over many years. In 1917, when her publisher was in financial difficulties and needed her help, she suggested that Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes could be brought out quickly, using her existing collection of rhymes and drawings. The fact that the illustrations were painted at different times explains why the style occasionally varies.

Appley Da
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The Fourth Bear (Nursery Crime, #2)

Jasper Fforde

4.1
"The Gingerbreadman - psychopath, sadist, genius, convicted murderer and cookie - is loose in the streets of Reading. But Jack Sprat doesn't get the case. He and Mary Mary have been demoted to Missing Persons because of Jack's poor judgment involving the poisoning of Mr. Bun the baker. Missing Persons looks like a boring assignment until a chance encounter at the oddly familiar Deja Vu Hotel leads
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The Eensy-Weensy Spider

Mary Ann Hoberman, Nadine Bernard Westcott

4.1
This charming board book retelling of the popular children's song is perfect for reading aloud together-and now is reissued with a modern cover and larger trim size.
This favorite nursery rhyme illustrated with bright, irresistible pictures will delight babies and toddlers. The board book format is perfect for little hands to hold and young children will enjoy seeing all the imaginative adventures
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Row Row Row Your Boat

Iza Trapani

4.1
Climb on board with this adorable family of bumbling bears as they row, row, row their boat into a merry adventure. Hold on to your hats and get ready to laugh as these irresistible characters rock, bash, and splash their way into your heart.
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The Three Bears

F. Rojankovsky

4.1
This classic Little Golden Book edition of the famous folk tale has had many imitators, but none can measure up to the way illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky brought Goldilocks and the three bears to life.
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¡Pio Peep!: Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes

Alma Flor Ada

4.1
This groundbreaking bilingual collection of traditional rhymes celebrates childhood and Latin American heritage—a perfect book for those learning Spanish and fluent speakers alike! This picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activ
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Stories for 1-Year-Olds - A First Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Short Stories to Read to Your Babies and Toddlers

Cottage Door Press

4.1

Snuggle up with your baby boy or girl and share stories and nursery rhymes from this beautiful board book with your toddler. Carefully chosen for 1-year-olds, they are easy to read with enchanting illustrations filling every page of the book. Enjoy the tales of The Little Red Hen and Five Little Ducks, or the sweet nursery rhymes, Itsy Bitsy Spider and Hey Diddle Diddle in a sturdy, collectible fo

Goodnight Train Halloween: A Cozy Bedtime Book for Celebrating Halloween Featuring Friendly Ghosts, Costumes, and Jack-O-Lanterns (The Goodnight Train, 4) book cover80

Goodnight Train Halloween: A Cozy Bedtime Book for Celebrating Halloween Featuring Friendly Ghosts, Costumes, and Jack-O-Lanterns (The Goodnight Train, 4)

June Sobel

4.1

The perfect gift for the littlest trick-or-treater! The Goodnight Train takes a magical Halloween ride to bedtime in this sturdy board book with peek-a-boo pages. Trick or Treat! Trick or Treat! Whoooo! Whoooo!It's Halloween night and the Goodnight Train is set to choo choo BOO! See costumed sheep, find glowing jack-o'-lanterns, and fill the boxcar with candy freight before rolling into the statio

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Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again

Dave Horowitz

4.0
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Little Red Gliding Hood

Tara Lazar, Troy Cummings

4.0
Little Red Riding Hood straps on her ice skates in this fractured fairy tale! A figure skating enthusiast, Little Red has worn her skates right out and must win a pairs competition to earn new ones. But who will be her partner? The Dish is already dancing with the Spoon, and Hansel is spinning Gretel like sugar. You won’t believe what big eyes, sharp teeth, and long snout her partner has…all the b
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¡Qué Cosas Dice mi Abuela!: Dichos y Refranes Sobre los Buenos Modales

Ana Galan, Ana Galán, et al.

4.0
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Mother Goose Treasury: A Beautiful Collection of Favorite Nursery Rhymes

Parragon Books

4.0
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Eric Carle's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Rhymes: A Lift-the-Flap Book (The World of Eric Carle)

Eric Carle

4.0

Classic nursery rhymes with interactive elements makes this board book ideal for little hands!With a lift-the-flap on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book is the perfect way to revisit five classic nursery rhymes: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," "Hickory Dickory Dock," "The Itsy-Bitsy Spider," and "The Wheels on the Bus."

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Builder Goose: It's Construction Rhyme Time!

Boni Ashburn, Sergio De Giorgi

4.0
One, two, here comes the crew!
Three, four, here come more...

With three dump trucks, an itsy-bitsy skid steer, and a host of other equipment, there's a whole lot of building going on here! Amusing construction-themed nursery rhymes--each based on a Mother Goose favorite--feature diggers, graders, crushers, cranes, jackhammers, forklifts, and wrecking balls. With bright, bold illustrations, this fun
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A Collection of Stories for 5 Year Olds

Parragon Books

4.0
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What REALLY Happened to Humpty?: From the Files of a Hard-Boiled Detective

Jeanie Franz Ransom

4.0
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. Or, as his brother Detective Joe Dumpty thinks, was he pushed? This case isn't all its cracked up to be. Suspects are plenty (as are the puns) in this scrambled story of nursery rhyme noir. Was it Little Miss Muffet? There's something not right about her tuffet. Or could it have been Chicken Little, who's always been a little cagey? Or was it the Big Bad Wolf, who's
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One Two That's My Shoe!

Alison Murray

4.0
When a mischievous puppy runs off with his owner's shoe, it's a race from one to ten to get it back again! Over the teddy bears and out the door, readers can rollick along with the canine trickster and count the scenery along the way. ONE TWO THAT'S MY SHOE! is a twist on charming verse, brought to life by Alison Murray's simple words and whimsical illustrations. For readers looking for a fun stor
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Sylvia Long's Mother Goose: (Nursery Rhymes for Toddlers, Nursery Rhyme Books, Rhymes for Kids)

Sylvia Long

4.0
From bestselling artist Sylvia Long comes an enchanting collection of over seventy-five classic Mother Goose rhymes. Imbued with the artist's love of nature and overflowing with charming details, this spectacular compilation includes such timeless favorites as Old Mother Hubbard, Mary had a little lamb, and Rock-a-bye baby. Sylvia Long's Mother Goose is a perfect gift that, like the rhymes themsel
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A Collection of Stories for 4 Year Olds

Parragon Books

4.0
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You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Mother Goose Tales to Read Together

Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley

4.0
Join the fun as familiar Mother Goose characters take starring roles in this latest addition to the New York Times bestselling series YOU READ TO ME, I'LL READ TO YOU. Designed with budding readers in mind, each of the tales is set in three columns with color-coded type as a script for two voices to read separately and together. These tales with a twist will delight and amuse young readers!
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A Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes: A Classic Collectible Pop-Up

Matthew Reinhart

4.0
Matthew Reinhart's phenomenal paper engineering, as evidenced in Cinderella and The Jungle Book brings an added dimension -- literally -- to the classic telling of Mother Goose's most treasured nursery rhymes. With six spreads of of pop ups and and mini book, this book is a phenomenal family keepsake to read for years to come.

Six spreads with full pop ups on each spread and mini books with pop
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365 Bedtime Stories and Rhymes

Cottage Door Press

4.0
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Wynken, Blynken, & Nod

Eugene Field, Johanna Westerman

4.0
Eugene Field's classic bedtime poem—about three children’s adventures sailing in a wooden shoe—is brought to life with Johanna Westerman's vivid illustrations.

“Westerman’s minutely detailed watercolors depict a Dutch landscape. The luminosity of the moonlit sea is captured in muted shades of blue that create a soothing mood for the dramatic verse.”—School Library Journal

“Westerman captures the to
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I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!

Karen Beaumont, David Catrow

4.0
A dab of blue here, a splash of red there, a goopy smear of green . . . everywhere. To the tune of "It Ain't Gonna Rain No More," one creative kid floods his world with color, painting first the walls, then the ceiling, then HIMSELF! Before this feisty artist is through, he'll have painted his head, back, hands, legs, feet, and . . . Oh no--here comes Mama!

Karen Beaumont's zippy text and David Cat
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Humpty Dumpty

Daniel Kirk

4.0
King Moe sees Humpty Dumpty fall off the wall, but with his talent for solving puzzles, he just may be able to alter the ending of this classic story. Full-color illustrations.
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Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

James Dean

4.0
Join Pete the Cat as he counts cupcakes! Help Pete the Cat and his friends find the missing cupcakes! Pete the Cat and his friends are busy as can be baking cupcakes for a party, and Pete can’t wait to perform with his groovy band. But some of the cupcakes have gone missing! Who could have taken them? In this latest Pete the Cat picture book adventure, by New York Times bestselling authors James a
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The Three Little Pigs: Los tres cerditos (Keepsake Stories): Los tres cerditos

Patricia Seibert

4.0
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS: Featuring 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" story book tells the tale of the three little pigs as they stand up to the big, bad wolf.





CLASSIC STORIES: This classic tale, retold in English and Spanish, captures a child's interest, page after page, as they take their imagination on a magical journey through timeless stories and adventures.





FEATURES: With
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The Goodnight Train

June Sobel

4.0
All aboard for Dreamland! Hold on to your pillow because the Goodnight Train is taking off. Roll that corner, rock that curve, and soar past mermaids, leaping sheep, and even ice-cream clouds. You won't want to miss a thing, so whatever you do, don't . . . close . . . your . . . eyes! With soothing, lyrical words and magical illustrations, June Sobel and Laura Huliska-Beith have created a nighttim