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Oranges and Lemons: Rhymes From Past Times by Karen Dolby (view source)
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|summary=Fascinating and comprehensive collection of nursery rhymes with background information about them. A really interesting read which would make a superb gift.
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|prize=a copy of ''Oranges and Lemons: Rhymes From Past Times'' by Karen Dolby
|text=Three people will each win a hardback copy of the book. For your chance to win just answer the following question:
In the famous nursery rhyme, which bells are owed five farthings?
|date= 5 December 2012
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Karen Dolby's book is a loving look at nursery rhymes from many different times and places, handily organised into groups like 'Monday's Child: The Rhythm of Days' and 'Oranges and Lemons: Songs and Games'. In addition to the rhymes themselves, Dolby sets them into context and tells us of the stories behind them.