The Very Best of Mother Goose illustrated by Rosemary Wells and edited by Iona Opie (HC/DJ)

To a small child, words are magical. The magical of all are the most beloved, venerable words of Mother Goose. Now folklorist Iona Opie has gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect, honest form. From "Hey Diddle, Diddle" and "Pat-a-Cake" to "Little Jack Horner" and more..