Nursery Rhyme Comics / 115 pages

50 famous cartoonists give 50 both traditional and less-well-known nursery rhymes new life.  All rhymes are told in a series of panels so you will find this book in the 741's and not the 398.8s.  Some rhymes are given new interpretations (Old Mother Hubbard as a rock star), some expand on the rhyme (This Little Piggy), some are humorous (Rock a Bye Baby), and some are rather mature (The Owl & the Pussy Cat).  The cartoonists range from well known children's book authors such as Nick Bruel, David Macaulay, Jules Feiffer, and Sara Varon to those from the adult world of comics including Gahan Wilson, Roz Chast, Tony Millionaire, and Kate Beaton. What fun this would be for a class to use for creative writing and drawing.  Recommended for grades 3 & up.  Adults will also enjoy.