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A Child's Garden of Verses - Children's Shape Book - Vintage (Children's Die-Cut Shape Book)

A Child's Garden of Verses - Children's Shape Book - Vintage (Children's Die-Cut Shape Book)

Previous price: $10.95 Current price: $9.95
Publication Date: February 1st, 2011
Publisher:
Laughing Elephant
ISBN:
9781595834294
Pages:
16
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Description

A Child's Garden of Verses is an imagination-catching book that is perfect for children of all ages.

This book features 16 engaging rhymes from the iconic writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, that will capture not only the reader's ears, but their hearts. With topics that range from a rainy day to saying goodbye to the family farm, these rhymes will soothe children while introducing them to the wide spectrum of human emotions. The illustrations in A Child's Garden of Verses are nothing short of classic. The style will remind parents and grandparents of their childhoods and familiarize young children to the great tradition of American illustration. This book is a die-cut, shaped book. The fun shape appeals to young children and beginning readers alike.

With 16 beautiful rhymes, vintage illustrations and style, and a shaped format, this unique version of A Child's Garden of Verses is sure to become an instant favorite.

About the Author

Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), in addition to giving us the beloved "A Child's Garden of Verses," is also the author of such timeless works as "Treasure Island," "Kidnapped" and "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. "Little is known about American illustrator Fern Bisel Peat but her stylish illustrations tell of a gifted artist. Her contemporary yet adorable children are as fresh today as they were in the 1930's.