Many traditional nursery rhymes came to be around the 1800’s. Old Mother Hubbard is no different! The lyrics for Old Mother Hubbard were inspired by the writer’s housekeeper! Or have the child sit on your lap and sing “The Noble Duke of York” while you bounce your legs and raise and lower your knees. If you are looking for printable nursery rhymes song lyrics, scroll down to the bottom of the post, where you will find a collection of printable nursery rhymes for kids. Popular Nursery Rhymes for Kids 1. A Tisket, A Tasket Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

This author is well known for her unique and interesting picture book adaptations of popular nursery rhymes. Most classic nursery rhymes have been around for a very long time – way longer than most nurseries! One of Child's Play's delightful early years books which reflect the true diversity of society in a natural and uncontrived way. This popular nursery rhyme may have originally been written about a cannon! Some say that the name Humpty Dumpty was actually referring to a cannon during the English Civil War. The beloved nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty, would have come after. Whether you’re looking for your kids first mother goose book, or wanting to add the best nursery rhyme books to your collection, this is the perfect list!Little Bo-Peephas lost her sheep and can’t tell where to find them; Leave them alone and they’ll come home, wagging their tails behind them…” Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Are you looking for nursery rhyme books to read-aloud to your Preschool or Pre-K class? Research has shown that a child’s “ability to recite familiar nursery rhymes was both directly and indirectly related to later literacy and language abilities.” Here are 28 of my favorite nursery rhyme books you kids will love! The Cow Tripped Over the Moon A Nursery Rhyme Emergencyby Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Joel Stewart

Repetition, rhyme, and counting make this darling book the classic that it is, but in this story, watch Little Ant get distracted and peek through the die-cut holes. Matilda of Scotland, who built the first covered bridge and consorted with Henry I, the king responsible for the crossing of the bridgeThis rhyme is one my own students loved dearly for many years because we acted out the story in class. Just ask for volunteers to play the roles of Mary, the lamb, and the teacher. The other students play the roles of the children who laugh and play throughout the rhyme.