Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog

by Unknown

"Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog" by Unknown is an English nursery rhyme first given extended printing in 1805. When the old woman goes to her cupboard to fetch her dog a bone, she finds it bare. What follows is a whimsical series of adventures between the devoted mistress and her remarkable pet, who performs increasingly clever and comic feats. This beloved rhyme became an immediate publishing sensation, inspiring countless editions, continuations, and adaptations across two centuries.