We are at the end of April and poetry month and I thought I would close out the month with some really fine poetry. Short and sweet verses that are Rhythmic and thought provoking. Clever and full of magical imagery. It’s what poetry is all about —
Mother Goose is the quintessential poet. Her poems have it all – humor, tragedy, drama. They are loved far and wide by young and old alike. Mother Goose has been interpreted in countless ways over the ages. But by far the most fabulous representation of Mother Goose poetry comes from Mr William Wegman and his weimaraners.
I present to you –
Mother Goose
by William Wegman
published by Hyperion Books for Children in 1996
The Cast of Characters includes Batty, Chundo, Crooky, and Chip. And Buster as Old Mother Hubbard’s pup.
The book includes 19 classic Mother Goose nursery rhymes in astonishing vignettes. You won’t believe your eyes!!
Jack Sprat could eat no fat and his wife could eat no lean — had Electra wanting to eat the book!
William Wegman is an extraordinary creative genius. You can find out all about him at his website HERE. And HERE.
There is an interesting article about him at the Guardian HERE.
I have talked about some of his other works before — The Night Before Christmas HERE.
William Wegman’s ABC HERE.
One of his movies – The Hardly Boys in Hardly Gold HERE.
And Flo and Wendell HERE.
I leave you with a performance of the ever popular Rub a Dub Dub – Three Men in a Tub —
I wish for you a poetic week!
Your friend in the library
Rhythm
I remember reading those stories as a child. Thanks for showing the extra sites. Really cute video.
They are stories – in little rhyming bits. And lots of writers have transformed many a Mother Goose nursery rhyme into fine little picture books!
Great way to end poetry month. I didn’t know that Mother Hubbard had a pup!
“Old Mother Hubbard went to her cupboard, to get her poor dog a bone —-“
you make such a fab mother goose 🙂
Thanks Misaki! I think I would rather eat some goose!
That pic you took of Rhythm reading the book is great! And the video—hilarious! Love it! Thanks for posting this 😀
Your welcome! Thanks for reading!
Oh my goodness what a cool book and Rhythm you look fabulous!
I don’t know that fabulous is the word, but thanks Ms Johnson! Mr Wegman’s work, in general, is pretty cool!
Amazing video…but I have to say it made me feel a little strange…I don’t know…I think it was the hands. 😉
But that’s what Mr Wegman’s work is all about. Turning our perceptions upside down. And making us smile and chuckle in the process.
Best. Costume. Ever. EVER. And the book looks fun too 😀
Thanks Bruce! I think that you would appreciate Mr Wegman.
Wegman is an inspiration. I just hope he doesn’t inspire Mom to start taking weird pictures of me!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
I’m with you Cupcake! I really like Mr Wegman, but I’d rather just be seeing his weimaraners dressed up.
Thanks so much! I love Wegman and his videos always give mea good laugh!!!
thanks Ms Kogan! A good laugh is a good thing!
This sounds like a great book! I love the video! 🙂
I think you would like this book Erik!