105K views · 2.6K reactions | #OnThisDay in 1744, the first book of English nursery rhymes is published. Called "Tommy Thumb's Song Book for all little Masters and Misses; to be sung to them by their Nurses 'till they can sing themselves. By Nurse Lovechild. To which is added, a Letter from a Lady on Nursing". To celebrate, here is the origin story of Baa Baa Black Sheep! #History #nurseryrhyme #baabaablacksheep #origins #FunFactFriday #funfacts #factoftheday | Historic UK | Facebook