The Ring O' Roses Treasury: Nursery Rhymes and Stories (Calla Editions) - Hardcover

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"The most delightful books, in which fun and beauty walk hand in hand."--The Junior Bookshelf
This beautiful compilation unites two enduringly popular titles by L. Leslie Brooke, a distinguished author and illustrator of a century ago: The Golden Goose Book, featuring classic folktales, and Ring O' Roses, abounding in scores of beloved nursery rhymes. Completely reset and redesigned, this collector's edition is graced by more than 60 full-color plates as well as more than 120 black-and-white illustrations.
Traditional stories include "The Three Little Pigs," "Tom Thumb," and "The Three Bears." Timeless rhymes, populated by childhood's most colorful characters, recount the doings of Little Miss Muffet, Humpty Dumpty, Simple Simon, Wee Willie Winkie, and other memorable personalities. A keepsake treasury of tales and verse, this volume will enchant readers and listeners of all ages.
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British artist and author Leonard Leslie Brooke (1862-1940) achieved his earliest renown with his illustrations for Andrew Lang's Nursery Rhyme Book. His lively pen-and-ink line drawings and delicate watercolors offer dramatic complements to the poetry and prose of children's literature. Brooke's other acclaimed titles for Frederick Warne and Company include Ring O' Roses, The Golden Goose Book, Oranges and Lemons, and the Johnny Crow series.