Mother-Play and Nursery Songs is a collection of poetry, music, and illustrations compiled by Friedrich Froebel in 1898. The book is intended to promote the noble culture of child life, with a focus on the importance of play and the role of mothers in nurturing their children. The collection includes traditional nursery rhymes and songs, as well as original works by Froebel himself. The illustrations are colorful and whimsical, depicting scenes of children at play and engaging in various activities. The book also includes notes to mothers, providing guidance on how to use the songs and activities to promote their child's development. Overall, Mother-Play and Nursery Songs is a charming and informative resource for parents and educators seeking to provide a rich and nurturing environment for young children.Edited By Elizabeth P. Peabody.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.