The Cat and Fiddle Book Eight Dramatised Nursery Rhymes for Nursery Performers

A handful of beloved nursery rhymes are turned into lively, bite‑sized stage pieces that invite young children to become performers as well as audience. Each playbook offers clear character lists, simple dialogue, and helpful notes on music, scenery and costumes, so even a modest family living room can become a whimsical theatre. The guidance encourages a participatory spirit—piano introductions, sing‑along verses and easy cardboard props—making rehearsals as joyful as the performance itself.

The collection includes familiar verses such as “The Cat and the Fiddle,” “Lucy Locket,” “Polly Put the Kettle On,” and “Humpty Dumpty,” each adapted with speaking parts suitable for toddlers and slightly older children. With flexible staging suggestions and crowd‑participation moments, the book serves both educators and parents who want a confidence‑building, music‑filled activity for a weekend show, a preschool class, or a family gathering.