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A Man of Words and Not of Deeds

Wisdom from Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes

Mother Goose nursery rhymes have been shared for centuries, teaching wisdom through memorable verses. This collection was illustrated by artists including John Gilbert, Walter Crane and John Tenniel in the nineteenth century. These short rhymes offer lessons about actions, health, listening and being careful. Each rhyme uses vivid comparisons and simple truths to help children remember important ideas. Nursery rhymes were the first stories many children learned by heart, passed down from parent to child, and these verses remain a foundation of childhood wisdom. This text reflects its era.

Band

Yellow · Emerging readersTypical starting range: ages 6–8

Length

medium · about 538 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes, John Gilbert, Walter Crane, John Tenniel, Harrison Weir and Johann Baptist Zwecker

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 (8 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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