Every child needs a Mother Goose--and this edition, with charming illustrations by Linda Bleck, is the one that belongs on every bookshelf. Here are the playful, rhythmic verses kids have loved and listened to for generations, from "I Saw a Ship A-Sailing" to "Simple Simon" to The Crooked Sixpence. Includes: To Market * The Clever Hen * The Little Girl with a Curl * Wee Willie Winkie * For Want of a Nail * Going to St. Ives * The Lion and the Unicorn * Pussy-Cat and Queen * The Grand Old Duke of York * and more!

What is the fall equinox?
The official start of the harvest season, it occurs around September 21 each year. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of longer nights and shorter days. For many cultures around the world, the fall equinox represents a time to celebrate the harvest and begin collecting and storing crops.
Looking at both the science of weather and the history of how the fall equinox has been celebrated by various cultures throughout the world, this book will inspire a new understanding of autumn and the harvest season.
Science activities, ideas for celebrating the fall equinox, and further reading list included