Daddy Goose tells twelve stories based on Mother Goose rhymes, includ ing a tale about the way in which Humpty Dumpty was put back together again (Charlie Apricot, the helper in the royal kitchen, is an expert at using glue to mend plates broken by Cook when she gets angry) and another about how Old King Cole got more than he asked for when he called for his pipe (he gets Great Uncle Angus and his bagpipes). French’s strong storytelling voice makes these funny, original tales great read-alouds. Using four illustra tors (one Italian, one Scottish, one French, and one Croatian) makes this collection also a showcase of international artwork . ca

Originally published as The Daddy Goose Collection: Stories from Favourite Nursery Rhymes by Chicken House Great Britain, in 2006.

Who tells the true stories behind well-loved nursery rhymes? Daddy Goose! With fresh, full-color illustrations throughout, it's the perfect Father's Day gift--a treasury for the whole family to share.

Meet Daddy Goose--a distant relative of old Mother Goose, the fine-feathered fellow who makes up fantastic stories around her classic nursery rhymes. He's here to fly children through a picture-filled nursery world, telling 12 fresh, funny, five-minute tales behind the cherished poems. Why did Humpty Dumpty sit on that fateful wall? What prompted the Dish and the Spoon to run away together? Daddy Goose explains it all, in a way only he can. With the Goose as a guide, real dads (moms, too!) will be ready with brand-new bedtime stories. A read-aloud collection for the whole family to relish.