A Child's Garden of Verses - Hardcover

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159572057X ISBN 13: 9781595720573

Publisher: Star Bright Books, 2008

Synopsis

Brian Wildsmith's stunning art is the backdrop to this newly revised selection of Robert Louis Stevenson's wonderful poetry for children. First published in 1885 and continuously in print since then, Stevenson's poetry captures the joy and whimsy of childhood and is deservedly a classic. This book is a garden of delightful, imaginative poetry, complete with fairies, animals, and plenty of fun. Make-believe that a bed is a ship and exchange pirate stories; swing from a favorite tree and feel like you can touch the highest leaves; or visit a caravan of kings. An excellent read-aloud to share with a child.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

First published in 1885, Stevenson's verses so truly reflect the feelings of young children--about being small, the bliss of going up in a swing so high, discovering one's shadow, happiness and sorrow and dreaming--that they have never ceased to be an essential part of a child's library. Robinson's beautiful pictures originally appeared in 1896 in the first illustrated edition.

From the Back Cover:

'The world is so full of a number of things, I'm sure we should all be happy as kings.'This classic collection of poems, beautifully illustrated by Brian Wildsmith, recreates the happy and magical world of childhood.

About this edition

• Publisher: Star Bright Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 159572057X
• ISBN 13: 9781595720573
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80
• Illustrator: Wildsmith Brian