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The poem is first recorded in The Child's Song Book published in 1830. It's Raining, It's Pouring: United States 1912 [53] The first two lines of this rhyme can be found in "The Little Mother Goose", published in the United States in 1912. Jack Sprat: England 1639 [54] First appearance in John Clarke's collection of sayings. Kookaburra
No proof has been found that the rhyme was known before the 18th century, while Mary I of England (Mary Tudor) and Mary, Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart), were contemporaries in the 16th century.
"Where Is Thumbkin" is an English-language nursery rhyme, action song, and children's song of American origin. [1] The song is sung to the tune of "Frère Jacques".The song and actions have long been used in children's play, and in teaching in nursery, pre-school and kindergarten settings, as it uses simple and repetitive phrases, and tactile, visual and aural signals.
Common modern versions include: Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been? I've been to London to visit/look at/see the Queen. Pussy cat, pussy cat, what did you do there?
"Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree" variant in both English and Spanish. "Five Little Monkeys" is an English-language nursery rhyme, children's song, folk song and fingerplay of American origin.
Johnny Johnny Yes Papa" is an English-language children's poem. The song is about a child, Johnny, who is caught by his father eating sugar when he is not supposed to. Versions of this song comprising more than one verse usually continue with variations on this theme.
The oldest children's songs for which records exist are lullabies, intended to help a child fall asleep.Lullabies can be found in every human culture. [4] The English term lullaby is thought to come from "lu, lu" or "la la" sounds made by mothers or nurses to calm children, and "by by" or "bye bye", either another lulling sound or a term for a good night. [5]