Jean Ritchie's Kentucky Mother Goose: Songs and Stories from My Childhood is a beautiful hardcover collection of folk songs, rhymes, and anecdotes from the legendary "Mother of Folk." Co-authored with Susan Brumfield, this anthology features illustrations by the renowned Maurice Sendak and includes personal family photographs by George Pickow. The book provides reader-friendly transcriptions, historical notes, and stories that capture Ritchie's Appalachian upbringing. This copy includes the exclusive CD featuring dozens of Jean Ritchie recordings, including tracks from the 1940s and 50s. Published by Hal Leonard, it serves as both a musical resource and a tribute to a cornerstone of American folk music.