The Mother Goose Treasury, Vol. 1

Composed during the 17th and 18th centuries by a wide range of anonymous authors, Mother Goose's famous children's ditties gained prominence during the 1760s, after being collected in a volume entitled Mother Goose's Melody: Or Songs for the Cradle by bookseller John Newbery (the same Newbery whose name graces the medal of one of the most esteemed children's literature awards). Today, "Old King Cole," "Humpty Dumpty," "Little Miss Muffet" and a host of other popular rhymes are intrinsically woven into the warp and woof of Western culture, with references as likely to appear in films, songs, and literature, as in day cares and pre-schools. The Mother Goose Treasury, Vol. 1, available only on DVD, offers a delightful live-action introduction to these timeless rhymes, as Mother Goose and various characters act out over 20 classic sketches in and around the enchanting village of Gooseberry Glen. Beautifully detailed sets, colorful costuming, and full orchestration on the songs make this live action/puppetronics effort a sure winner. Warmly recommended. [Note: A second volume is also available at the same price.] Aud: K, E, P. (R. Pitman)