Does Anyone Know a Song with the Line, “The Ship Sailed for the White Cliffs of Dover”?

Dan wrote, I went to school in Chilton (England) when I was six (1972), in California now, and my class sang this song, but that is the only line I can recall, I even recall the melody… “And when the journey was all over / The ship sailed for the / White Cliffs of Dover.” Anybody? Was it [...]

A Short Poem about the Life of a Child, based on a Persian Verse

This is a short, four lined poem that encompasses a child's life from birth till death. It seems sad, yet it's really a wish for a happy life full of people who care for the child… The Babe On parent knees, a naked new-born child, Weeping thou sat'st while all around thee smiled: So live, that, sinking to [...]

A Rain Rhyme that Involves Baking a Cake

Here's a rain rhyme from Northumberland that reminds us that rainy weather is a good opportunity to stay indoors and cook! Rain, rain, go away, And come again another day, When I brew and when I bake, I’ll give you a little cake. Stay dry! Mama Lisa PS You can tell it's raining where I am and that I'm considering baking something [...]

Dragon fly! – A Rhyme about a Dragonfly, Boys and Fish

  Dragon fly! Dragon fly! Dragon fly! dragon fly! fly about the brook, Sting all the bad boys who for the fish look; But let the good boys catch all they can, And then take them home to be fried [...]

Can Someone Help with the Lap Rhyme, “Run run horsey with your long hair”?

Karla wrote: Hi, My name is Karla Wass. Recently my grandmother has passed, and as a child she would place us (15 grandkids + 10 great grandkids) on her knee and sing to us. Unfortunately, none of us could remember the name and she left so suddenly we were unable to ask her it. I [...]

A Collection of Nursery Rhymes

I've embedded this lovely book of nursery rhymes for you to enjoy! It's A Collection of Nursery Rhymes… Nurse Lovechild's Legacy (1916). Many of the illustrations are from the 18th and early 19th century Chapbooks. The book has been embellished by one of my favorite nursery rhyme illustrators: C. Lovat Fraser (1890 – [...]

On Friendship…

Friendship is no plant of hasty growth, Though planted in esteem's deep-fixed soil, The gradual culture of kind intercourse Must bring it to perfection. By Joanna Baillie Share on Facebook and other services:

Lyrics to Anna Banana and Hannah Banana with an MP3

A third grader named Marisa taught me a hand clapping rhyme called “Hannah Banana”. It comes from a jump rope rhyme called “Anna Banana”. The lyrics to “Anna Banana” are: Anna Banana Plays the piana. All she can play Is the Star Spangled Banner. Anna Banana split. “Hannah Banana”, on the other hand, is a hand clapping rhyme. [...]

Raffi Lyrics and Musical Arrangements

Many children love Raffi's music! I've just discovered something wonderful on his site… Raffi's Lyrics and Scores – which include his specific arrangements to many of the songs he sings. Enjoy! Mama Lisa Share on Facebook and other services:

A Nursery Rhyme Story and Illustration

Young nursery rhyme lovers will enjoy this little story featuring Mother Goose characters.  Kids who aren't familiar with a lot of nursery rhymes can learn new ones.  I made each character linkable to a page where you can read that character's rhyme.  At the end of the story is an illustration that includes many of [...]