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ABC, My Grannie Caught a Flea
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ABC, My Grannie Caught a Flea—Scots Children's Songs and Rhymes
Scots rhymes and songs for children — playful, earthy, and rooted in vernacular tradition
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About the Ebook
Adults may lament that today's children do not sing in the playground, but the kids know better. Funny, imaginative, shocking and nonsensical rhymes and songs are as much in evidence today as they always were.
In this book, one of Scotland's best-known storytellers introduces hundreds of such rhymes from all over the country. Some date back hundreds of years; many others have been collected on the author's personal visits to schools. The result is an entertaining anthology which also offers a fascinating insight into the minds of Scottish children over the years.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover a rich collection of Scots rhymes and songs to share with children
- Explore the playful linguistic tradition of Scots vernacular verse
- Enjoy a book that celebrates Scotland's living connection to its spoken language
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Ewan McVicar was born in Inverness. He worked as a banker in Scotland and Africa, then as a guitar teacher in the USA. On his return to Scotland, he was employed in various areas of social work before becoming a self-employed storyteller and songwriter. He has performed in over 200 schools and in castles, museums, folk festivals and other venues across Britain, as well as in Canada, the USA, Holland and Russia. He lives in Linlithgow.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 06 March 2014
Print Length: 224 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857908643
Format: Ebook
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