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University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh: Charles Perrault's Mother Goose Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Perrault gave these tales "literary legitimacy" when he wrote them down and published them. Read about Perrault and read his stories that swept across England in the 1800s.
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The Children's Nursery and Its Traditions

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An extensive list of links to Children's Nursery classics organized by page/chapter. Includes Beatrix Potter, Mother Goose, Aesop's Fables, Brothers Grimm tales and more!
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Sarah Josepha Hale

For Students 9th - 10th
Sarah Josepha Hale is best known for creating the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Her influence can also be seen in historic sites and in the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday.

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