A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Poems (Nosy Crow Classics)

A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Poems (Nosy Crow Classics)

Frann Preston-Gannon (Illustrator)
$24.99
Publish Date:
Publisher:
Nosy Crow
ISBN:
9798887772035
Pages:
96
Age Range:
2 - 5
Grade Range:
P - K
Language:
English
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Description

Explore an enchanting world of 101 treasured nursery rhymes, poems, and songs with timeless appeal


In this captivating collection of nursery rhymes, songs, and poems, a new generation of readers will fall in love with favorite characters like Humpty Dumpty, the Owl and the Pussy-cat, Little Miss Muffet, and a host of
animals, elves, and mermaids. Discover games for playtime, songs for mealtime, and star-filled lullabies for bedtime, all brought to life by award-winning artist Frann Preston-Gannon. This rich anthology will delight the whole family and is the perfect birthday or holiday gift to treasure.


This is the fourth title in the Nosy Crow Classics series, which includes Anne of Green Gables, Animal Tales from India, and The Wind in the Willows- all beautiful cloth-bound editions with foiled jackets and covers, and ribbon markers.

About the Author

Frann Preston-Gannon is an illustrator and part of the Zombie Collective design group, which has worked with clients such as Tate Britain, the House of Illustration, the Design Museum, the British Library and UCL Hospital, creating workshops for both adults and children. In 2011, Frann became the first UK recipient of the 'Sendak Fellowship' and spent a month living with and learning from Maurice Sendak. She lives in London, England.

Praise for A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Poems (Nosy Crow Classics)

"A well-illustrated ­collection of nursery rhymes that would make an excellent addition to a library or classroom."—Elizabeth Speer, School Library Journal

Toddler-K–This extensive collection of nursery rhymes and poems is a visual delight, beautifully illustrated in a bold ­palette that will engage toddlers and older children alike. Each spread connects ­images to words seamlessly, allowing for better comprehension with younger readers. This collection is a treasure trove of traditional nursery rhymes, both well-known and more obscure. Occasional movement and action instructions add additional depth to the work, offering adults more opportunity to engage with young children and grow literacy skills. An index provides an additional layer of usefulness and makes inclusion into story time or classroom ­activities easy for educators. This title is a nice way to incorporate poetry into the school week with short and manageable works.
VERDICT A well-illustrated ­collection of nursery rhymes that would make an excellent addition to a library or classroom.—Elizabeth Speer, School Library Journal

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