The rhymes often come before the people and there is little chance an abstract nursery rhyme subsets through decades if it’s rooted in one meaning and just one person’s story.

I realized while baby-sitting my 2-year-old granddaughter that, silly as they are, I still know them by heart. The words of these old nursery rhymes remain with me, I think, because I learned them ...

CENTURIES-OLD nursery rhymes that have been an integral part of growing up for generations are at risk of being wiped out in today’s world of iPads and hi-tech toys.

CENTURIES-OLD nursery rhymes that have been an integral part of growing up for generations are at risk of being wiped out in today’s world of iPads and hi-tech toys.

Teachers and parents are being encouraged to give outdated nursery rhymes animal-friendly updates. Animal rights group Peta argue that in the same way old songs and fairytales have been changed to ...

NURSERY rhymes are losing ground in Britain's affections, according to a survey, with many parents finding them too old fashioned and of no educational value. Deals of the Week.