A Treasury of Mother goose

Mother Goose is a famous collection of nursery rhymes that originated in France. Some of these collections use very old rhymes, so the language of a Mother Goose nursery rhyme can sometimes be confusing for modern children, but it provides an interesting window into the way people once spoke. Nursery rhymes will often tell a story and teach a child a moral. A moral relates to what is right and wrong behavior. A nursery rhymes is often set to music and are a part of many cultures. Typically, a nursery rhyme has simple vocabulary and a catchy rhythm. Children can quickly learn to sing along with a nursery rhyme, and nursery rhymes are often used to help young children build their vocabulary. They often serve as an oral record of important political and historical events. In English, the bulk of commonly use nursery rhymes date from 16th-18th centuries, with some originating in Europe and others, such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb," coming from North America.?