She went to the baker’s
To buy him some bread,
But when she came back,
The poor Dog was dead.
She went to the joiner’s
To buy him a coffin,
But when she came back,
The poor Dog was laughing.
Mother Hubbard.
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One of my favorite records from childhood is Mother Goose read by Cyril Ritchard, Celeste Holm and Boris Karloff. Ritchard reads Mother Hubbard. You may recall Cyril Ritchard as Captain Hook opposite Mary Martin’s Peter Pan! Anytime I read Mother Goose, I hear one of those 3 reading it.
What a wonderful memory! I would like to hear Boris Karloff read something sweet!
Elephant
I’ve never heard the second half of that verse before. It always used to seem such a downbeat tale.
The dog drives her crazy with his this’s and thats! I have a few more images to go – it gets happy then just a tiny bit sad! Someday (you know, that day off in the future) I hope to put all the images together!
Elephant
I look forward to it!
Ha ha ha, troll dog. I wonder what he does next… 🙂
He smokes, he drinks, he cries in the kitchen sink! No, that’s not right . . .
Elephant
I had that same book when I was a kid. I recognize the illustrations! Thanks for refreshing my memory. (wonder if the book is still at my parents’ house?)
Dear Terri,
I’m not sure if the book is at your parent’s house, but it is beautiful and worth going on a little Easter book hunt to find it! I like to come across books I had as a kid – especially if I have forgotten them – recovering nice memories! I hope you find your Mother Hubbard.
Elephant