Mother-Play and Nursery Songs is a collection of poetry, music, and pictures compiled by Friedrich Froebel, the founder of the kindergarten movement. Originally published in 1898, this book is designed to provide mothers with the tools they need to cultivate a noble culture of child life. The book includes a variety of songs and rhymes that are meant to be sung or recited with young children, as well as illustrations that accompany each piece. The songs and rhymes are organized by theme, such as nature, animals, and family, and each section includes notes for mothers on how to use the material to engage and educate their children. The book is intended to be a resource for mothers who wish to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for their children, and it reflects Froebel's belief in the importance of play and creativity in early childhood development. Overall, Mother-Play and Nursery Songs is a charming and timeless collection that offers insight into the philosophy of one of the most influential educators of the 19th century.Edited By Elizabeth P. Peabody.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.