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. Children will enjoy time and again the delightful adventures of the energetic itsy bitsy spider.

     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 funny story children will want to sing, chant, read, and clap to again and again.

    She finds the answer at the library with help from Mother Goose the librarian, the Big Bad Wolf, and other familiar nursery rhyme characters. The real little pullet books will enchant children and adults alike as they get to read along with Little Bo Peep.

    Popular classics such as "Pat a Cake," "Humpty Dumpty," and "Jack and Jill" are joined by lesser-known rhymes and ditties from many different cultures. Kady MacDonald Denton's illustrations add liveliness and humor. Together, parents and children will enjoy sharing A Child's Treasury of Nursery Rhymes.

    From the Itsy Bitsy Spider, with Pooh demonstrating hand motions, to the indispensable Hey Diddle Diddle, children will delight in the antics of the cuddliest cast of characters as they listen to poems and songs that have entertained generations of little ones.--front flap

    

    Entertaining assortment of illustrated poems, tongue twisters, and nursery rhymes for ages 4 and up.