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The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes (Oxford Dictionary of Nusery Rhymes)
from: OUP Oxford

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 398.8
EAN: 9780198600886
ISBN: 0198600887
Label: OUP Oxford
Manufacturer: OUP Oxford
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 559
Publication Date: October 30, 1997
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Studio: OUP Oxford
Sales Rank: 11212

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Wondereful childhood memories
What a wonderful book..it took me back to my childhood and also reminded me singing so many of them to our children.The first line of so many of them triggered off the rest of the rhyme to me.

I just dipped into it for a short while..three hours later I was still dipping!!

Pat

Rating:

- A must have compendium
I had this book as a child and absolutely adored it. Nursery rhyme books with pretty pictures are two a penny, but this is something else. In here, as well as the standard classics are hundreds of lesser known poems to keep any young child amused and occupied for hours on end. I had my copy stolen from me and was over the moon when I found this edition - not only does it contain many rhymes that brought back childhood memories, it is a vital piece in keeping them alive where they might otherwise be lost, forgotten or rewritten in the name of Political Correctness. I can't wait for my children to be old enough to discover it for themselves.

If you want a flimsy collection of illustrations, buy something else. If, like me, you ... Read More:

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- Excellent book - for research or pleasure.
I bought this book originally for my brother who was interested in the origin of nursery rhymes, but ended up buying another copy for myself! Well set out, clear type, and an explanation for every nursery rhyme you are ever likely to hear. Very interesting and informative - for all ages.

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- Interesting and weird
This book was very informative and was really interesting when describing where all the nursery rhymes originated and how some got changed over time . well worth the money and to those who enjoy poetry a must buy.

Books : The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes (Oxford Dictionary of Nusery Rhymes)