Classic Nursery Rhymes

by Chris Riddell (Foreword), Chris Riddell (Foreword), Chris Riddell (Foreword), Dorothy M. Wheeler (Illustrator)

New
Hardcover
2016
$16.09

Featuring gorgeous vintage artwork from Enid Blyton's illustrator Dorothy M. Wheeler this book of classic nursery rhymes is the perfect gift. Original artwork from 1916 illustrates nursery favourites including Little Jack Horner, Jack and Jill and Humpty Dumpty. This stunning hardback is a must-have for every child's bookcase. Includes a foreword by Children's Laureate Chris Riddell.

Synopsis

Featuring gorgeous vintage artwork from Enid Blyton's illustrator Dorothy M. Wheeler this book of classic nursery rhymes is the perfect gift. Original artwork from 1916 illustrates nursery favourites including Little Jack Horner, Jack and Jill and Humpty Dumpty. This stunning hardback is a must-have for every child's bookcase. Includes a foreword by Children's Laureate Chris Riddell.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 104
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
Published: 06 Oct 2016
ISBN 10: 1472932382
ISBN 13: 9781472932389
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: Beautiful artwork from 1916 brings these classic nursery rhymes to life in this stunning hardback, with a foreword by Children's Laureate Chris Riddell

Media Reviews

Every child's bookcase needs a book of Classic Nursery Rhymes and this is a beautiful and nostalgic hardback... this has a strong sense of having been handed down from an earlier generation. * The Publishers Association *

Author Bio

Dorothy M. Wheeler (1891-1966) was an illustrator who worked primarily in watercolours and ink. She illustrated books by authors such as Enid Blyton and Anne MacDonald and the artwork in this book was one of her first published projects. Chris Riddell is a much loved illustrator and acclaimed political cartoonist. He won the 2013 Costa Children's Book Prize for Goth Girl and has won the Nestle Gold Award and two Kate Greenaway Medals. He is co-creator of the hugely successful New York Times bestseller The Edge Chronicles.