05/28/2008 10:14 PM

Poems, Songs and Rhymes about Cleanliness and Washing Up

Kishan emailed me requesting a poem about cleanliness. Here are some rhymes and poems I found that are generally about cleanliness, keeping clean or washing up… First, here’s a traditional nursery rhyme that mentions having a clean face: The Clock There’s a neat little clock, In the schoolroom it stands, And it points to the time With its two little hands. And may [...]

05/06/2008 12:50 PM

Only One Mother - A Poem

I know lots of people are looking for poems for Mother’s Day, so I’ve been on a search to post as many as I can find. Here’s a sweet one by George Cooper (1838-1927) called Only One Mother. Some people use just the second verse… Only One Mother Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky, Hundreds [...]

05/04/2008 04:42 PM

“My Mother” a Victorian Poem

In many countries around the world, Mother’s Day is in May. Below is a quaint poem I found called “My Mother”. It was written by Ann Taylor (1783 –1866). She’s the sister of Jane Taylor, the author of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Ann and Jane published books of rhymes and poems together. The illustrations [...]

03/13/2008 03:46 PM

Does Anyone Know an English or Spanish Song Called “Now The Duck Is In The Stew Pot”?

Cathy wrote to me looking for help with a song: Hello, I am looking for a song I learned as a child, years ago. It was called “Now The Duck Is In The Stew Pot”. I remember learning the English and Spanish version but cannot find it anywhere. It goes something like this: Now the duck is [...]

02/23/2008 09:23 PM

Can Anyone Help with an English Song that Starts “Sing a song of winter…”?

Krissy wrote to me from Germany, looking for help with an English song: Hi Mama Lisa, I wonder if you could help me. At school – in our English lessons, which is long, long ago – we had learnt an English song, which I know the melody of and the beginning of the text. For some other old [...]

01/29/2008 04:46 PM

Can Someone Help with a Lullaby with the Line “I’m Not Tired. I’m Not Sleepy.”?

Brenda wrote to me: Maybe you can help me? I’m looking for a lullaby that has the following refrain: I’m not tired. I’m not sleepy. My eyes are open wide. I’m not tired. It was on a cd that I used to play for my oldest son (who is now 19) and I would love to have it now for my [...]

01/28/2008 03:42 PM

Can Someone Help with a Canadian Song about “A Bunny in My Garden”?

Marie wrote to me from Canada: Hello Lisa, I have been trying to find the rest of the words to a song my grandmother used to sing to me. My granny was from Newfoundland, Canada. Her family were immigrants from Scotland. The words I remember are: (and I’m sorry I don’t have a scanner, or I would have [...]

08/01/2007 06:08 PM

The Simpsons Movie and Inuit Throat Singing

We brought our kids to see The Simpsons Movie this past weekend. It was like watching a decent, extra long episode, that looked wonderful (much better than on a TV screen). I wouldn’t say it’s a movie you have to go out and see. But if you’re a Simpsons fan, you’ll probably [...]

07/28/2007 05:20 PM

Does Anyone Know a Nursery Song “Zebra, Zebra at the Zoo”?

Mirka wrote: Hello from Slovakia! I found your super page in web, it is very special, nice and helpful. Thank you! Can you help me with a nursery rhyme: ZEBRA, ZEBRA AT (IN) THE ZOO? I cannot find the words anywhere. Thanks! Have a nice day! Love from Mirka If anyone can [...]

07/22/2007 10:52 AM

More Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star seems to inspire everyone! Previously I wrote about Mozart’s variations on the tune, and ErnÅ‘ Dohnányi’s. Now, my friend David Solomon wrote to tell me about a piece of his own called Twinkle, Twinkle Variations performed by Bruce Paine on the guitar. (Scroll to the bottom of the [...]