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My Maid Mary

From The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes by Walter Jerrold and Charles Robinson

This reader comes from The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes, published in the early twentieth century by Walter Jerrold and Charles Robinson. 'My Maid Mary' is a traditional rhyme that celebrates the rhythm and happiness of daily work on a farm. It teaches young readers that waking early and working cheerfully leads to health and wisdom. The original rhyme has been retold as a story so a young child can picture the farm, the dairy and the field. This text reflects its era.

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

Length

short · about 359 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes, Walter Jerrold and Charles Robinson

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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