Maybe Mother Goose

Esm Codell

ISBN 10: 1481440365 / ISBN 13: 9781481440363

Published by Aladdin Paperbacks, 2016

About this Item

In the witty sequel to Fairly Fairy Tales, Esmé Raji Codell's latest picture book features charming twists on the beloved Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Could space aliens pay a visit in Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? Could a giraffe go to school in Mary Had a Little Lamb? Could the blackbirds in Sing a Song of Sixpence really play guitars? Sometimes the answer is "yes" and sometimes it's "no"--but the fun is in the asking! Gifted writer and educator Esmé Raji Codell asks these questions and more in a wonderful and witty picture book that both children and parents are sure to love. With a kid-friendly style and vivid detail, Elisa Chavarri's sweet illustrations bring these beloved nursery rhymes boldly and humorously to life.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Maybe Mother Goose
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1481440365
• ISBN 13: 9781481440363
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Chavarri, Elisa
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

In the witty sequel to Fairly Fairy Tales, Esmé Raji Codell’s latest picture book features charming twists on the beloved Mother Goose nursery rhymes.

Could space aliens pay a visit in Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?
Could a giraffe go to school in Mary Had a Little Lamb?
Could the blackbirds in Sing a Song of Sixpence really play guitars?

Sometimes the answer is “yes” and sometimes it’s “no”—but the fun is in the asking! Gifted writer and educator Esmé Raji Codell asks these questions and more in a wonderful and witty picture book that both children and parents are sure to love. With a kid-friendly style and vivid detail, Elisa Chavarri’s sweet illustrations bring these beloved nursery rhymes boldly and humorously to life.

About the Author

Esmé Raji Codell is the author of the bestselling Educating Esme, a memoir about her first year teaching in Chicago, as well as several books for children, including Sahara Special and Seed by Seed. You can visit her at PlanetEsme.Blogspot.com.

Elisa Chavarri is an illustrator and artist working from Alpena, Michigan, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and pets. Her books include Alpacas Here, Alpacas There by Carrie Tillotson and Hail the Tail by Laura Bower. Elisa attended Savannah College of Art and Design where she earned a degree in animation. She is a native of Lima, Peru. You can visit her at ElisaChavarri.com.