Do you remember Mother Goose? Are you familiar with the nursery rhyme, “Mary Had a Pretty Bird?” What about “The Cuckoo”?

Recently, I found a beautiful 19th century children’s book called Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes. In it, illustrator Kate Greenaway had drawn the demure expressions and swan-like curvatures ...

Leopard seals may be one of Antarctica’s most fearsome predators, but these vocalizers sing with the structured charm of a child’s nursery rhyme. In a surprising new study, researchers found that the ...

Nursery rhymes are simple, catchy poems often sung or recited to young children, helping with language development. They typically feature rhythmic patterns, repetition, and playful themes that engage ...

Children love nursery rhymes because they are short, simple, and full of fun. These songs and poems use rhyming words and catchy tunes that are easy to remember. Nursery rhymes help young minds grow ...

A charity has defended using an alternative version of the popular children's nursery rhyme What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor?, which removes alcohol and violence from the lyrics. The Scottish ...

The popular nursery rhyme has a surprisingly rich history and meaning. Here we chew through the story behind the seemingly simple tune and lyrics. ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ has a fascinating history. On ...

One of the best parts about modern music is that there are always new songs coming out every day. Pop music is always creating fresh tunes. But while there are new hot singles churning out regularly, ...

Can a catchy little rhyme really be that problematic? Yes—and it’s one way racism was inextricably woven into American life. Get ready to cringe at these childhood favorites. It’s no longer enough to ...