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Nursery Songs

Traditional rhymes from The Nursery Rhymes of England, collected by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps

This reader brings together traditional nursery rhymes and songs from The Nursery Rhymes of England, collected by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps in the nineteenth century. These rhymes have been sung and told for hundreds of years. The stories include clever foxes, busy kitchens, and playful mice. Some period terms have been modernised. These simple songs help young children hear rhythm, remember patterns, and enjoy the sounds of words—skills that build strong readers.

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Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 304 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Nursery Rhymes of England, J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps and William Bell Scott

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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