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Peer reviewedMcDonald, Mary Palmer – Journal of Negro Education, 1974
A critique of Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes for their focusing on concepts of white supremacy, negative self-images, and unreal depictions of life. Examples are given of nursery rhymes written by black people for black children. (EH)
Descriptors: Black Literature, Books, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism
Chisholm, Margaret – Elementary English, 1972
Explains the origins and meanings of Mother Goose rhymes. (RB)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Literary Criticism
