The popular nursery rhyme may have emerged in the 14th century—and it didn’t have anything to do with bathing. That said, the lyrics of “Rub-a-Dub-Dub” refer to a decidedly adult situation. Oral ...

Check out this list of children’s nursery rhymes and the stories behind them.

What's your first memory of being told a story? Chances are it was listening your parents or another adult read to you at bedtime. The way most people first experience fairytales and nursery rhymes is ...

There is a reason that nursery rhymes and lullabies have existed and subsisted for decades or even hundreds of years. Their classic messages, catchy lyrics, and indelible characters bring joy to our ...

Historian Robert Lacey’s new book Nursery Rhymes with Pictures—in which he showcases 82 nursery rhymes originally illustrated by Claud Lovat Fraser in the early 20th century—is a significant departure ...

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Nursery rhymes from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries are sung to children, yes, but often contain thematic elements that are fairly dark—beheadings, bridge collapses, and more. In this game, host ...

We grow up with these songs – these lyrical and melodic earworms, that continue to be passed down the generations. Here are 10 of the all-time best nursery rhymes. We may not immediately think of them ...

Looking for baby name inspiration with a literary twist? This fun list will help you choose a fabulous name for your baby while you brush up on the most well-known nursery rhymes of all time. Image: ...