Diana Ferguson

The rhymes you'll find here are instantly recognisable and provide a comforting link to our past, however, the stories behind them are often unknown and always fascinating - frequently telling the stories of true historical events from a time when the printing press was still a thing of the future and news was passed around verbally. With rhymes on topics ranging from the weather to the stars, journeys to sums and food and drink to wise ways, each chapter presents the full and best-known version of the rhyme, followed by an explanation of its meaning and origins, along with the wider references the rhymes make to such topics as foods and culinary customs, historical events or archetypes of folk and fairy tales. Whether you're a lover of nursery rhymes or more of a history buff, there is lots in this book for all to enjoy.

Old Rhymes and Their True Meanings

Ring-A-Ring O'Roses

A modern retelling of the classic myths and legends of Ancient Greece that brings together tales of the gods and heroes, including Jason and the Argonauts, Theseus and the Minotaur and the Legends of Troy

Greek Myths and Legends

Tom Jackson

Weldon Owen

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again. From stocky Shetland ponies and gentle Welsh cobs to energetic Arabian horses and muscular destriers, dozens of horse breeds are depicted in beautiful full-color illustrations. Accompanied by a selection of intriguing facts about each horse, this is a wonderful reference young equestrians will revisit time and again.

Diana Ferguson

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