Beautiful artwork from 1916 brings these classic nursery rhymes to life in this stunning hardback, with a foreword by Children´s Laureate Chris RiddellFeaturing 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.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 AssociationChris Riddell is a much loved illustrator and acclaimed political cartoonist. He has won the Nestlé Gold Award and two Kate Greenaway Medals. He is co-creator of the hugely successful New York Times bestseller the Edge Chronicles.
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 Nestlé Gold Award and two Kate Greenaway Medals. He is co-creator of the hugely successful New York Times bestseller The Edge Chronicles.