A programme for children under five
Nursery rhymes stories, and music
Hob, Shoe, Hob,' the ' blacksmith's song,' is unique among the nursery rhymes we play in these programmes, for, in contrast to the well-known rhymes with their traditional tunes, this is a version of a little-known jingle with a tune specially written by Ann Driver. It is, however, like many other nursery rhymes in that it lends itself to activity as well as to singing. We have an amusing letter on this subject from a mother who describes how she and the children ' have been horses, drummer men, soldiers, Humpty Dumpty falling off the wall, and all the other things you invite us to be. But,' she adds, ' for the past week all has been altered. We have had to sit perfectly still with neither singing nor acting. The reason? Daddy is home on holiday, and he can't bear to miss a single word. But today " Hob, Shoe, Hob " got us back to normal and nobody made bigger bangs than Daddy. With the help of another daughter on holiday from school, I'm sure we beat all other Hob, Shoe, Hobbersl' Well, several times this week, the ' other Hob, Shoe, 'Hobbers ' will be able to take up the challenge! Elizabeth A. Taylor