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Mother Goose's Bedtime Rhymes

By Axel Scheffler

Three restless goslings discover bedtime becomes magical when Mother Goose shares a secret collection of lullabies.

cosy · traditional · playful · gentle

Genres

Classics Poetry/Verse Friendship/Family

What is Mother Goose's Bedtime Rhymes about?

When three lively little goslings refuse to settle down for the night, Mother Goose finds the perfect solution: a collection of much-loved bedtime rhymes. From “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” to “Hush-a-bye Baby”, each traditional lullaby is introduced through gentle stories about the family’s evening routine. Axel Scheffler’s bright, detailed illustrations bring the cosy bedtime world to life, making this a charming book to share aloud with young children before sleep.

About the author

Axel Scheffler is a much-loved illustrator, best known for bringing to life the characters in 'The Gruffalo' and many other picture books. He works closely with authors like Julia Donaldson to create colourful and fun illustrations that help stories jump off the page. Axel’s artwork is enjoyed by children all over the world.

Pages

31 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2007

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