A nostalgic and entertaining look back throughchildhood nursery rhymes and stories, explanations of their origins and meanings, and the controversies surrounding them
Plugginginto the memories and knowledge of our earliest years,this collectiongathers the most well-known and best-loved nursery rhymes, many of which we always seem to have known, yet struggle to remember clearly, along with some that may be less familiar.It examines the history of the rhymes, how they have evolved through the centuries, and the controversies surrounding their origins. Looking at classic favorites such as Humpty Dumpty, Hickory Dickory Dock, and Georgie Porgie will putreaders back in touch with a time lost in hazy nostalgia, just on the edge of memory.
