Author/Illustrator: James Marshall
Genre: Poetry
Awards: ALA Notable Children's Books (1992), New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books: (1991)
Age Level: 3-6 years old
Summary: In the poem, Old Mother Hubbard, we see that the Old Mother Hubbard is doing all she can to help her poor dog. She goes to the cupboard, the baker, the undertaker, the fishmonger, the tavern, the fruit stand, the tailor, the hatter, the barber, the cobbler, the seamstress, and the hosier all so she can please her wonderful dog. Each time she leaves, Old Mother Hubbard returns to see that her dog is already doing something else. The story ends with the dog having all the power over Old Miss Hubbard and the three little mice. The illustrations are bright and cartoon-like. There are details in the background that allow for extra reading such as "Dear Mother H, I simply cannot live without me bones. Love, your Dog." These make the read interesting and funny!
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