You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Mother Goose Tales to Read Together

Hoberman, Mary Ann. You Read to Me, I'll Read to You Very Short Mother Goose Tales to Read Together. 2005. New York: Little, Brown and Company.


This book is the third installment from Mary Ann Hoberman and Michael Emberley. This particular book is made up of thirteen classic Mother Goose tales, but with a twist. Although, each poem is fairly close or a continuation of the original poem it will most likely be appreciated more by those who have read the original nursery rhyme. Stories include Humpty Dumpty, Jack, Be Nimble, Jack and Jill, and Little Boy Blue and Little Bo Peep. This series of books are cleverly written so that each character has their own voice and encourages participation from readers. At the very beginning, there is an introductory poem that instructs the reader or readers on how to participate with this book. The illustrations are absolutely hilarious. Children will love the animations and expressions of each of the characters. Each poem contains approximately six illustrations that follow along with the nursery rhyme telling the story. It is clearly certain that everyone who picks up this book will love it! It would be a great tool for reader's theater, introduction to comparison and contrast with older children, introduction to poetry, and a never ending list of opportunities. I highly recommend this book at anyone of any age.