Product Description
Nursery Songs, A 'Little Golden Book', no. 7, published by Simon and Schuster, New York in 1942 and printed in the U.S.A. by Western Publishing in 1942. Songs arranged by Leah Gale and illustrated by Corinne Malvern. Hardcover book, 42 printed pages , 7 7/8" x 6 3/4" (200mm x 171mm).
Synopsis: Nursery Songs, one of the first books in the Little Golden Books series (#7), featuring wonderful illustrated by Corinne Malvern, is a charming collection of classic children's songs and nursery rhymes, designed to introduce young readers to beloved traditional tunes. The book includes 25 favorite nursery songs like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Mary Had a Little Lamb,", "London Bridge", "Pop Goes The Weasel", "Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells", "The Farmer In The Dell,", and 19 more songs, each paired with vivid and whimsical illustrations that reflect the gentle, nostalgic tone of the era.
More than just a songbook, Nursery Songs aims to foster early language development, rhythm, and memory through music. Its simple layout—one song per page or spread, often with accompanying images of children, animals, or playful scenes—makes it easy for parents to read aloud or sing along with young children, continuing the oral traditions of lullabies and rhymes that have been passed down through generations.
Condition: the book is in overall very good condition. The front and back covers have wear on the corner tip edges. The front cover has a 1/3" split at the top of the hinge and a child's initials are written on the cover. The back cover has a 1/4" split at the bottom of the hinge. There is a smudge on the title page but the inner pages are otherwise in excellent condition.
Product Description
Nursery Songs, A 'Little Golden Book', no. 7, published by Simon and Schuster, New York in 1942 and printed in the U.S.A. by Western Publishing in 1942. Songs arranged by Leah Gale and illustrated by Corinne Malvern. Hardcover book, 42 printed pages , 7 7/8" x 6 3/4" (200mm x 171mm).
Synopsis: Nursery Songs, one of the first books in the Little Golden Books series (#7), featuring wonderful illustrated by Corinne Malvern, is a charming collection of classic children's songs and nursery rhymes, designed to introduce young readers to beloved traditional tunes. The book includes 25 favorite nursery songs like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Mary Had a Little Lamb,", "London Bridge", "Pop Goes The Weasel", "Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells", "The Farmer In The Dell,", and 19 more songs, each paired with vivid and whimsical illustrations that reflect the gentle, nostalgic tone of the era.
More than just a songbook, Nursery Songs aims to foster early language development, rhythm, and memory through music. Its simple layout—one song per page or spread, often with accompanying images of children, animals, or playful scenes—makes it easy for parents to read aloud or sing along with young children, continuing the oral traditions of lullabies and rhymes that have been passed down through generations.
Condition: the book is in overall very good condition. The front and back covers have wear on the corner tip edges. The front cover has a 1/3" split at the top of the hinge and a child's initials are written on the cover. The back cover has a 1/4" split at the bottom of the hinge. There is a smudge on the title page but the inner pages are otherwise in excellent condition.