{"product_id":"mary-mary-quite-contrary","title":"Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary - Nursery Rhymes by Monkey Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hpcKRlHLkiE?si=OEkNHX5p3ei56g6m\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"u-1\/1 u-2\/2@phab u-1\/2@tab u-1\/2@desk\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; float: left; color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #dc2050;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/Learning_About_No.pdf?5538787067396429544\" title=\"LEARNING ABOUT NO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg id=\"dnld\" style=\"padding: 5px 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/newpdficon_large.png?v=1501485027\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary - Nursery Rhyme PDf for Children\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/Mary_Mary_Quite_Contrary.pdf?v=1763702638\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"border-bottom: none;\"\u003eDownload Nursery Rhyme PDF Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/MMQ1.jpg?v=1754569903\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMary, Mary, quite contrary,\u003cbr\u003eHow does your garden grow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/MMQ2.jpg?v=1754569924\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith silver bells, and cockle shells,\u003cbr\u003eAnd pretty maids all in a row.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/MMQ4.jpg?v=1754569947\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWith daisies bright and tulips red,\u003cbr\u003eAnd vines that twist and climb,\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/MMQ13.jpg?v=1754569991\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bees all hum a gentle tune,\u003cbr\u003eIn rhythm and in rhyme.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/MMQ17.jpg?v=1754570032\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe butterflies go dancing by,\u003cbr\u003eAbove the lily bed,\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/MMQ21.jpg?v=1754570073\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile robins sing from willow trees,\u003cbr\u003eHigh overhead.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/MMQ22.jpg?v=1754570118\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSo Mary tends her garden fair,\u003cbr\u003eWith sunshine, care, and cheer,\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/MMQ29.jpg?v=1754570157\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd every flower smiles at her,\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the growing year.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/MMQ27.jpg?v=1754570187\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003e?? Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Classic Nursery Rhyme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eImagine walking into Mary's lush garden! \"Mary, Mary Quite Contrary\" helps children visualize an oasis full of silver bells, cockle shells, and smiling maids - a short nursery rhyme with magical overtones that children will surely find engaging and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e?? What's This Rhyme All About?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis nursery rhyme invites children to imagine a garden and ask, \"How does your garden grow?\" Then Mary surprises everyone with her answer by telling everyone what is growing in her garden, \"silver bells, cockle shells, and maids in a row.\" The imagination of children is taken to places unlike 'normal' flowers or carrots because it is vibrant with rhythm and exciting imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e?? Fun Facts About The Rhyme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis rhyme first made its debut in 1744 as part of Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book; over three hundred years ago! Some older versions have a different ending, \"And so my garden grows\" or \"cowslips all in a row\" instead of cockle shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePeople still wonder who \"Mary\" was. Some popular theories suggest she could be Queen Mary I of England or Queen of Scots. But no one really knows, so \"Mary\" remains a cheerful puzzle!??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSome legends suggest silver bells and cockle shells have deep meaning, like church pilgrimages or royal life. Nowadays, we enjoy the rhyme!??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou can sing the rhyme slowly and then speed up. It's easy to pretend to garden, clap, or stomp as you sing along!??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e? Why Children Love It??\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePretend gardens: Instead of real plants, children get to imagine shells, bells, and dolls.??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEasy to memorize: Four lines, rhyme, and rhythm make memorization easy.?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCreative play: Act it out, ring pretend bells, arrange toy dolls \"in a row,\" and make up your garden items.??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLanguage skills: Children unlock language skills as they hear new words and enjoy singing while rhyming.??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFun Coloring: Visit Monkey Pen’s free coloring pages collection, download, and color a garden picture or Mary-in-the-garden drawing.??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e?? Favourite Part of the Rhyme??\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNursery rhymes come alive here—like Mary's garden. Bright visuals, sing-alongs, and playful learning at Monkey Pen make the rhyme come alive!??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeing \"contrary\" as curious, imaginative, and creative, Mary's portrayal of the garden enhances the idea of imagination.? It's \"Sparkle with imagination!\"??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e?? Let's Go on a Rhyme Adventure??\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMary's garden of silver bells and cockle shells introduces and shows her rhymes in a vivid world full of creatures and wonders.??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJump to the rhymes section at Monkey Pen, and you will also find \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/blogs\/nursery-rhymes\/twinkle-twinkle-little-star\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eTwinkle Twinkle Little Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/blogs\/nursery-rhymes\/if-you-re-happy-and-you-know-it\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eIf You're Happy and You Know It\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and other delightful hit songs. Monkey Pen learning is playful. Singing, drawing, learning, laughing, and having fun together are all welcome.? Check out our library of free children’s books and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/blogs\/nursery-rhymes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003enursery rhymes for free downloads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJoin the fun. \"Mary, Mary, quite contrary,\" we hope you loved singing that and waiting to grow in the garden of wonders, a magical one!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monkey Pen Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42748997599326,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/8163\/files\/Marie_marie_quite_contrary_Blog_Thumbnail.jpg?v=1754569605","url":"https:\/\/monkeypen.com\/products\/mary-mary-quite-contrary","provider":"Monkey Pen Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}