Old Mother Hubbard

A Talking Dog - A Chagrin Mother Hubbard

This is one of the most comical of the illustrations for this rhyme. Its cartoon style may make it more appealing to some children. The dog is saying: "I can scarcely believe it," while Old Mother Hubbard has her hands to her face and looks somewhat chagrin. There is also a spider hanging from a cobweb in the cupboard, giving the idea that it hasn't even been used in months. The mouse in the picture has the bone in its mouth, which is absurd, but still amusing to yoiung people, especially since neither Mother Hubbard nor the dog seem to be aware of his presence..