Mother Goose Visits Keller Library

By Annabeth Miller,
ShowMe Times Editor

Once upon a time (Tuesday morning), the children gathered and listened to none other than Mother Goose herself, as she read wondrous rhymes and sang songs at Story Hour in Dexter. 

Mother Goose read nursery rhymes to the young children who attended the weekly Story Hour. From rhymes familiar to singing rhymes together, the youngsters sat (or perhaps rolled around) the story time rug and listened intently.

Jack be nimble,
And Jack be quick;
And Jack jump over
The candlestick.

Dressed in her traditional tall hat, full apron and practical dress, Mother Goose was even accompanied on her visit to Dexter by the famous goose itself. And for once, the goose was quiet and let Mother Goose and the children do the talking.

Jack and Jill went up the hill,
To fetch a pail of water;
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after. 

After listening quietly to Mother Goose and her famous rhymes, the youngsters had the opportunity to make some crafts to take home to remind them of their guest reader and her famous rhymes. There were even heart-shaped cookies to share!

Mary had a little lamb,
little lamb, little lamb,
Mary had a little lamb,
whose fleece was white as snow.

Mother Goose was portrayed by Melanie Stoelting, director of the Dexter Parents As Teacher program.

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Story Hour at Keller Public Library