About Mother Goose Club
Mother Goose Club is a series of 1-minute educational programs for preschoolers promoting early literacy. The live-action series features six colorful characters from the Mother Goose world: Teddy Bear, Jack B. Nimble, Little Bo Peep, Baa Baa Sheep, Mary Quite Contrary, and Eep Mouse, who invite viewers to sing and dance along to favorite nursery rhymes.
Early childhood research has shown that familiarity with nursery rhymes helps young children learn to read. When preschoolers read, recite, sing or clap along to rhymes, they develop a feel for the sounds and structures of language, the first step in becoming successful readers. Mother Goose rhymes also introduce children to characters, drama, simple story structure and a host of new vocabulary words, all building blocks for early literacy. Perhaps most importantly, children are delighted by the singing, clapping, and finger play in nursery rhymes, and learn to associate words and verse with joy, laying the foundation for a lasting enthusiasm for reading.
Awards
The first Mother Goose Club DVD, Nursery Rhyme Singing Time with Mother Goose Club, released in 2011, has won several industry awards.
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Creative Child magazine
2011 DVD of the Year
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Dr. Toy
10 Best Audio-Video Products 2011
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The Dove Foundation
Family approved for all ages
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Mom’s Choice Awards®
Gold award, Home & Mobile Viewing
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Dr. Toy
100 Best Children’s Products 2011
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Kids First!
Endorsement
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The National Parenting Center
Seal of Approval
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National Parenting Publications Awards
Honors award, Children’s Media/Entertainment & Programming
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Tillywig Toy Awards
2011 Tillywig Best Family Fun
Meet the Characters
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Teddy Bear
Teddy is the leader of the Mother Goose Club. She's the big-hearted big sister with a lot of love for her Mother Goose pals and her friends at home. Teddy enjoys initiating games and songs, and inviting everyone to play along. Friendly and fun-loving, she often makes her friends laugh with her silliness, and also cracks herself up in the process.
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Jack B. Nimble
Jack is an energetic member of the Mother Goose Club. He’s nimble, he’s quick, and on occasion, he may find himself jumping over a candlestick. He loves to jump, spin, and tumble. Jack is a bit of a clown, and likes to tell jokes and act goofy.
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Mary Quite Contrary
Mary is cool, confident, and a bit sassy. She’s really high energy and she loves to dance big time. She has a mischievous side and may hatch a plan or two to get a laugh. She may get a little fussy from time to time. Let’s face it; she’s quite contrary. But she springs back quickly to her regular quirky self.
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Little Bo Peep
Little Bo Peep is graceful, affectionate, and sweet. Gentle and kind, she adores animals of all kinds, especially sheep! She loves to sing and dance with her friends, but also likes to spend her days frolicking with her sheep and day dreaming.
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Baa Baa Sheep
Baa Baa is a super bubbly sheep who loves to ham it up when she sings. Vivacious and cute, Baa Baa always has a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. A bit of a jokester, Baa Baa’s dancing is big and silly, and she loves to laugh her big belly laugh, “baa haahaa!”
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Eep Mouse
The youngest of the Mother Goose gang, Eep, is a cheerful little mouse who looks up to the older characters and follows their lead. Although a bit shy, Eep is energetic, fun-loving and always ready for an adventure. When feeling especially mischievous, Eep will flash a playful side smile and squeak, “Eep eep”.
Sockeye Media
Sockeye Media, LLC is an award-winning producer of television, video, audio, and new media for children and parents. We are committed to providing the highest quality content, both in terms of educational and entertainment value, to our audiences across the entire range of media platforms available today. Among our ongoing projects are the Mother Goose Club, an Emmy-nominated series of 1-minute educational programs currently being broadcast on Nashville Public Television, with airings on additional PBS affiliates. Mother Goose Club videos may also be viewed on Facebook, YouTube and mothergooseclub.com, a comprehensive resource for Mother Goose songs and rhymes.
