Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes

MotherNature Nursery Rhymes is a great way to begin teachingchildren about the natural wonders they will inherit. Newly revised to reflectimportant environmental aspects of today’s eco messages, this fully illustratedpicture book will initiate an appreciation of our planet inboth children and adults. The rhymes carry thesing-song cadence and whimsy that help language development for kids ages

1-5. The watercolor illustrations depict allthe nursery rhyme favorites from lady bugs to elephants. At the end of the book, the authorshave added a Rhyme Time Quiz, questions to ask older children, andresources of places to visit locallyand online. More than ever, it is important toinstill a love of nature in the minds of those who will ultimately decide herfate.

“Wonderful rhymes and beautiful illustrations … perfectly crafted to helpnurture love and understanding of our natural world.”  

Nicky Needham,Zoologist, United Kingdom

-- Nicky Needham

“This poetic approachto plants, animals, and the natural world brings each to life with a delicatetwist of rhyme and insight that helps early learners absorb the basics aboutenvironmental importance and preservation. Today, more than ever, this invitingmessage needs to fall upon young ears; not deaf ones.”

D. Donovan, Sr.Reviewer,Midwest Book Review

-- D. Donovan

"Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes" is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library poetry and environmental issues collections for children ages 1-8. 

-- James A. Cox

Mother Nature NurseryRhymes

Mindy Bingham, PenelopeColville Paine and Sandy Stryker

Paper Posie PublishingCompany

978-0-9707944-9-9                $19.95

This picture booktreasure of environmentally aware nursery rhymes originally appeared in 1990,but remains as relevant to young audiences of modern times as it did in thepast. It's a delight to see it reincarnated in 2023 in a lovely presentationillustrated with equally compelling and timeless art by Itoko Maeno.

The poetic approach toplants, animals, and the natural world brings each to life with a delicatetwist of rhyme and insight that helps early learners absorb the basics aboutenvironmental importance and preservation. Today, more than ever, this invitingmessage needs to fall upon young ears; not deaf ones.

Read-aloud adults willfind these twists on familiar nursery rhymes to be enlightening andeducational, as well. Take the classic 'Little Miss Muffet' for an idea of hownature, here, is represented as being appealing rather than threatening:

"Little Miss Muffet

Sat on her tuffet

Eating a berry sorbet

Along came a spider

Who sat down beside her

To frighten thehouseflies away."

Readers might initiallyquestion why such approaches are tailored to babies and the very young, who arehardly in the position of becoming even early advocates. The reason is: becausethese are the future stewards of the world. There is no inappropriate time forstarting this education and appreciation, much less developing cognizance aboutthe importance of the world beyond human use and intentions.

This is why thecompelling rhymes and focus of Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes notonly needs, but deserves a place in any child's library. Its ability to gentlyinstruct and cultivate a better attitude towards nature and its appreciationand preservation can't be introduced at a young enough age.

D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

-- D. Donovan Midwest Book Review

Overtwenty years spent working in zoos and aquariums I’ve witnessed on countlessmagical occasions the innate curiosity and empathy that young children have forwildlife. These wonderful rhymes and their beautiful illustrations areperfectly crafted to help nurture that love and understanding of the nextgeneration of guardians of our natural world. 

Nicky Needham, Zoologist, United Kingdom

-- Nicky Needham UK Zoologist

“Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes” is a delightful and educational children's book that beautifully

combines the charm of classic nursery rhymes with an important message about caring for our

natural world.

Within the pages of this enchanting collection, young readers embark on a journey through the

wonders of nature. From the playful scamper of woodland creatures to the gentle rustle of leaves

in the wind, each rhyme paints vivid pictures of the natural world. The carefully crafted verses

not only make for joyful reading but also serve as a poignant reminder of the vital role we play in

preserving our environment.

Illustrated with gorgeous, watercolor images inviting young readers to explore the great outdoors

with curiosity and wonder.

This book is an invaluable tool for parents and educators seeking to inspire a deep connection to

nature, and a sense of responsibility toward its protection.

With its engaging rhymes, and timeless themes, it’s destined to become a cherished addition to

any child's library, nurturing a lifelong appreciation for nature and a commitment to safeguarding

our precious planet.

-- Jill Harris PGCE

Synopsis: "Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes" is a great way to begin teaching very young children about the natural wonders they will inherit. Newly revised to reflect important environmental aspects of today's eco messages, this fully and beautifully illustrated picture book of poetry will initiate an appreciation of our planet in both children and adults. The rhymes carry the sing-song cadence and whimsy that help language development for kids ages

The watercolor illustrations in "Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes" depict all the nursery rhyme favorites from lady bugs to elephants. At the end of "Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes", the co-authors have added a Rhyme Time Quiz (questions to ask older children) and resources of places to visit locally and online.

Critique: In this era of human driven climate change, it is vitally important for parents and caretakers to instill a love of nature in the young minds of children who, when grown to adults, will ultimately decide the ecological fate of the world. "Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes" is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library poetry and environmental issues collections for children ages 1-8. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes" is also available in a paperback edition (9780977476398, $14.95).

Editorial Note #1: Social entrepreneur and author, Mindy Bingham's titles have sold over two and a half million copies worldwide. She is the recipient of numerous national, regional, and local awards including a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Innovative Approaches to Curricula by the United States Congress.

Editorial Note #2: Creator and award-winning author of sixteen children's titles and a book shepherd and art director for many more, Penny Colville holds a Fine Arts degree from Goldsmiths College, London.

Editorial Note #3: There is an extensive listing of books by Sandy Stryker online at Sandy_Stryker

Editorial Note #4: A celebrated water colorist, Itoko Manoe has been a Teaching Artist with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for over twenty years. She has also illustrated more than twenty picture books.

-- James A Cox Midwest Book Review

Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes is truly abeautiful book for kids ages 1 to 5. The watercolor illustrations are stunning.The fun switch up from the traditional story versions are great conversationstarters.”  

                                           

-- Jodie Lynn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Social entrepreneurand author, Mindy’s titles have sold over two and a half million copiesworldwide. She is the recipient of numerous national, regional, and localawards including a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition forInnovative Approaches to Curricula by the United States Congress.Creatorand award-winning author of sixteen children’s titles and a book shepherd andart director for many more, Penny holds a Fine Arts degree from GoldsmithsCollege, London.She founded Paper Posie in 1999 to fill the need forproducts specifically designed for children at weddings. She has a fine artsdegree from the University of London. In creating the many imaginative productsfor the company, Penny combines a great eye for style and her background ineducation to provide quality designs that reflect the cultural diversity oftoday's weddings. Her unique products offer great solutions for keeping childrenentertained at weddings.A celebrated watercolorist, Itoko has been a Teaching Artist with the Santa Barbara Museum of Artfor over twenty years. She has also illustrated more than twenty picture books.Four of these have won national awards. My Way Sally, by Mindy Binghamand Penelope Paine, received the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Picture Book.A world traveler, Itoko’s international flair, attention to detail, and senseof fun add special charm to her work.

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