A Child's Garden of Verses - by Robert Louis Stevenson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this well-known collection of poems, the master poet captures all the joy and magic of childhood. Tudor's signature watercolors celebrate children and nature.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Here is a delightful look at childhood, written by master poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. In this collection of sixty-six poems, Stevenson recalls the joys of his childhood, from sailing boats down a river, to waiting for the lamplighter, to sailing off to foreign lands in his imagination. Tasha Tudor's watercolor paintings evoke a simpler time in the past, and celebrate two of the things she loves most -- children and nature. Her talents are the perfect match for these inspiring poems, making this a handsome gift edition that will be cherished by families for generations.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>'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.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, 1850. He spent his childhood in Edinburgh, Scotland, but traveled widely in the United States and throughout the South Seas. The author of many novels, including <i>The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped, The Black Arrow, </i> and <i>Treasure Island, </i> he died in 1894. <p/>Tasha Tudor<b> </b>(1915-2008) was a Caldecott artist with more than ninety books to her credit. She was known across the world for her glowing watercolor depictions of the American rural scene of a century ago and for her exquisite paintings of children, flowers, and animals. Tasha Tudor was also the illustrator of <i>A Child's Garden of Verses</i>, <i>The Night Before Christmas</i>, <i>The Springs of Joy</i>, <i>A Tale for Easter</i>, <i>A Time to Keep</i>, <i>The Dolls' Christmas</i>, <i>All for Love</i>, <i>Pumpkin Moonshine</i>, <i>A is for Annabelle</i>, and<i> 1 is One</i>, a Caldecott Honor Book.
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