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A delightfully whimsical romp, this collection follows the perpetual misadventures of a sprightly old lady and her ever‑resourceful dog. Each stanza is a jaunty rhyme that sees Mother Hubbard pop into shops—baker, undertaker, tavern, tailor—only to return to a pet who has turned the ordinary into the absurd: dancing, reading the news, even riding a goat.
The verses sparkle with playful language and a rhythm that makes them perfect for listening aloud. Listeners will grin at the dog’s improbable talents and the charming, slightly absurd world that unfolds with each errand, all while the light‑hearted tone keeps the mood buoyant. It’s a cheerful, sing‑song journey that captures the spirit of classic nonsense poetry, inviting both young and old to enjoy the silly, rhythmic fun.
Full title
The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard, and Her Dog In which is shewn the wonderful powers that good old lady possessed in the education of her favourite animal
Language
en
Duration
~2 minutes (1K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-10-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1768–1826