The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Collection - Hardcover

Oxenbury, Helen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 037582992X ISBN 13: 9780375829925

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2004

Synopsis

THE HELEN OXENBURY Nursery Collection brings together a wealth of nursery stories and rhymes, vividly brought to life by one of today’s foremost illustrators. With newly reproduced artwork, this treasury includes both traditional verses and classic stories, from Sing a Song of Sixpence to Little Red Riding Hood. An instant classic, with lively, humorous illustrations that are sure to win the hearts of very young chiildren.

Praise for The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book:

“An essential part of any young child’s library.”—Parents Magazine

“Oxenbury’s visual style is extraordinarily comfortable and will be enthusiastically welcomed by young listeners.”—School Library Journal

About this title

About the Author

Helen Oxenbury is a much-loved figure in the world of children’s books, and her work has won numerous awards. The author lives in London.

Reviews

PreSchool-Grade 1–Oxenbury works her magic with a lovely sampling of nursery favorites from three of her earlier titles: Tiny Tim (Delacorte, 1982), Cakes and Custards (Morrow, 1975; o.p.), and The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book (Random, 1987; o.p.). This offering includes 5 nonsense verses, 12 nursery rhymes, and 7 well-known tales–just enough variety to provide a satisfying introduction to the genres. Illustrations, while not consistent in style throughout, match the mood of each piece. The stories all feature Oxenbury's trademark winsome pencil-and-watercolor pictures. They include such favorites as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Henny-Penny," and "The Three Little Pigs," and are retold with drama and humor while staying close to the feel of the original versions. Since the selections appear in previously mentioned titles and The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Rhyme Book (Morrow, 1987; o.p.), this attractive title might replace older, worn editions or be a consideration for libraries with limited budgets.–Tana Elias, Meadowridge Branch Library, Madison, WI
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PreS-Gr.1. This appealing anthology draws from three previous books: five poems from Tiny Tim--Verses for Children (1981), a dozen rhymes from Cakes and Custard--The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Rhyme Book (1975), and seven tales from The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book (1985). Reduced a bit in size and sheer punch, the images seem softer and prettier than in the earlier volumes, but that doesn't diminish their essential child appeal. Since the original volumes are out of print, libraries may want to make this edition available to a new generation of children and parents. Carolyn Phelan
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Edition details

• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 037582992X
• ISBN 13: 9780375829925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96