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  • Bibliography:
    10 Books
  • First Book:
    October 1996
  • Latest Book:
    February 2017
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Book List in Order: 10 titles



  • To a small child, words are magical. And the most magical of all are the beloved, venerable words of Mother Goose. Now folklorist Iona Opie has gathered more than sixty treasured rhymes in their most perfect, honest form. From "Hey Diddle, Diddle" an...




  • Here is a brand new edition of the classic anthology of nursery rhymes--over 500 rhymes, songs, nonsense jingles, and lullabies traditionally handed down to young children. Included are all of your favorites, ranging from "Yankee Doodle Came to Town"...



  • From the award-winning creators of My Very First Mother Goose, an invitation to the simple joy and the sly humor that are the essence of Mother Goose.

    Spread the word -- here comes Mother Goose -- and with her comes an entire procession o...




  • Little ones are sure to reach for this inviting tower of board books, featuring more than forty treasured Mother Goose rhymes. Some of the best-loved nursery rhymes of all time -- compiled by a respected folklorist and illustrated by a top pictu...



  • "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me." That's what children chant when they are being teased -- it's what their parents chanted and probably their grandparents before them! Collected in this invaluable book are the wit a...



  • Books and vibrant language are vitally important early learning tools. With that in mind, selected poems from Iona Opie’s classic Mother Goose nursery-rhyme compilations are gathered here in a sturdy, baby-friendly book just right for lap time, nap...



  • A selection of counting and number poems from Iona Opie’s classic Mother Goose nursery-rhyme compilations is gathered in a sturdy board book just right for babies to hold and love. Rosemary Wells’s gentle and cuddly creatures populate the pages, ...






  • Babies and toddlers who love things that go will be drawn to this surefire selection of Mother Goose rhymes. The train that took the pussycat to London to see the queen, the fancy car that sped the pig to market, the big ship that sails on the all...


Award-Winning Books by Iona Opie

Here Comes Mother Goose
1999 Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) -- Gold


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Iona Opie has published 10 books.

Iona Opie does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, On the Go with Mother Goose, was published in February 2017.

The first book by Iona Opie, My Very First Mother Goose, was published in October 1996.

No. Iona Opie does not write books in series.