Traditional nursery rhymes have been told and retold in a huge number of editions, with slightly different twists and often with beautiful new illustrations to explore. But many writers have also taken old nursery rhymes and used them as a springboard to create a whole new work, reinterpreting the rhymes or updating them for the modern era. Other authors and illustrators have created their own nursery rhymes, bringing brand-new tales and characters to children’s storytimes. There are a wealth of nursery rhyme books out there for babies and toddlers that parents and guardians will love to explore — here are some of the best. With these nursery rhyme books, and many others, parents and guardians will have plenty of upbeat or soothing options to read to the young children in their lives. If you’re interested in the backstories to some famous rhymes, try 6 Nursery Rhymes and Where They Came From. Eager for more alternative nursery rhymes? Try Jack Fell Down and Broke His…