The British Library holds this 1744 book of nursery rhymes, Tommy Thumb’s Pretty Song Book, which was sold in London and is the oldest surviving published collection in the genre. Some of the rhymes ...

Nursery rhymes are timeless, catchy songs that have been passed down through generations, helping young children develop essential language skills. With their simple and repetitive lyrics, these ...

CENTURIES-OLD nursery rhymes that have been an integral part of growing up for generations are at risk of being wiped out. Time-poor parents, screen games and modern animated favourites like Peppa Pig ...

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Britain's love affair with nursery rhymes is cooling, with parents telling a new survey that they are too old-fashioned to engage their children, a trend which educationalists ...

Check out this list of children’s nursery rhymes and the stories behind them.