Collections of poems and songs "Mother Goose" are the most valuable gold mine of English folk poetry, washed by time from the waste rock of momentary trifles. They began to be printed in England more than two and a half centuries ago, but some of the texts included in them were already known in the 15th century. These charming miniatures appear in their widest variety - from lullabies and play songs, youthful love lyrics to quite adult lyrics with a popularly simple and clear understanding of the entire diversity of life. For young residents of all English-speaking countries, this book has truly become the tree of knowledge. Certain lines and expressions from it have long been firmly rooted not only in everyday life, but also in literary language practice. Many English and American writers used themes and even plots from Mother Goose in their works. Over the years, this tradition has only strengthened, covering an ever wider range of applications - cinema, advertising, politics, etc. It is not without reason that the poems and songs of “Mother Goose” have been translated into almost all languages. The bilingual collection brought to your attention is addressed to a wide readership. It will delight both children and adults, as well as all English language learners.