Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
An American folk song written by Verna Hills (1898–1990) and published in 1939.
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
A popular poem for children written by American writer and poet Eugene Field and published on March 9, 1889. The original title was "Dutch Lullaby".
Drynken, Krynken and Todd
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
The rhyme as published today is usually attributed to American poet Eliza Lee Cabot Follen (1787–1860). With the passage of time, the poem has been absorbed into the Mother Goose collection.
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
This is a 17th century nursery rhyme that represents England (Lion) and Scotland (Unicorn) and their enmity
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
The rhyme has varied very little since it was first collected by James Orchard Halliwell and published in 1842.
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
An English language folk song and fingerplay. It is usually accompanied by a sequence of gestures that mimic the words of the song. Each successive verse sequentially counts down from the starting number.
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
The earliest records of the rhyme in English are from the 17th century.
London Bridge is Falling Down
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
An English folk song and nursery rhyme dating back to the 17th century.
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
A a popular British nursery rhyme and cumulative tale. Origins are not determined but many believe it came from the Jewish "Chad Gadya' sung during Passover
The House that Jack Built
The Cat, the Rat and the Malt
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
A well-known English nursery rhyme, perhaps originating in the 18th century.
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
A popular English language nursery rhyme.
Can You Name the Nursery Rhyme?
An English nursery rhyme first published at the end of the 18th century in volume two of Hook's Christmas Box.
Try Again...
Oh well, it doesn't seem like you remember much about these nursery rhymes of old. That's a shame, as they are charming pieces of art and history, used by millions to put their little darlings to sleep. You may not be interested in old children's poems, and we can't blame you. However, if you do wish to know more about them, have a look at the answers and read our explanations!
You Know Quite a Few Rhymes!
You have a better-than-average knowledge of old nursery rhymes, which probably means you have a fantastic memory for the written (or perhaps sung) word. You probably enjoy literature and poetry, and we hope you have bestowed some of that love on your children (or will). That said, you had some gaps and mistakes, and we'd recommend looking at the answers and learning a bit more about these rhymes.
You Remember So Well!
Mother Goose and Humpty Dumpty would be proud! You have a fantastic knowledge of old nursery rhymes, better than the vast majority of people. You must have an excellent memory and a fondness for the written, or perhaps softly sung word. We hope you shared your knowledge with your kids or with other children, keeping these beautiful old poems alive. In short, congratulations, you ACED this quiz!
Shai K.
11/15/2020
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