A perfect introduction to the wonderful world of rhymes and stories and the delight they bring. Helen Oxenbury’s gentle but witty illustrations make the perfect match for simple traditional rhymes before moving on to longer traditional tales such as The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Goldilocks.
The Nursery Collection brings together a wealth of traditional nursery stories and rhymes, beautifully illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, one of today's foremost illustrators. Specially selected by Helen from three previous collections: Tiny Tim, The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Rhyme Book and The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book. With her distinctive verve and wit, Helen's illustrations bring these classic rhymes and tales to life.
An essential part of any young child's library . Parents Magazine
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About Helen Oxenbury
Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically-acclaimed illustrators of all time. Her many award-winning books for children include We’re Going On a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen, Farmer Duck, written by Martin Waddell and There’s Going to Be a Baby, written by John Burningham; as well as her classic board books for babies. Helen has won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal twice – in 1969, for The Quangle Wangle’s Hat and The Dragon of an Ordinary Family and in 1999, for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. She lives in London.
Read Helen Oxenbury on winning the Kate Greenaway medal twice here.
