A bumper collection of the best-loved rhymes and stories of early childhood are gathered in this anthology. All are vividly brought to life in Tony Ross’s ebullient and entertaining illustrations which highlight the humour and vivacity of the words. A perfect present for every new born baby.
The collection includes forty-eight favourite nursery rhymes and eight timeless first nursery story classics: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Henny-Penny, The Gingerbread Man, Three Little Pigs, The Enormous Turnip, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Goldilocks.
A sumptuous padded gift collection of favourite nursery rhymes and timeless first nursery stories, gloriously illustrated throughout.
The stories and rhymes have been specially selected for their read-aloud qualities. The large type and full colour, integrated illustrations on every page make these wonderful books to share with even the very youngest child.
Beautiful to look at: big-size type, art-filled (glossy) pages, with comedy and class...satisfyingly special. Independent
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Wonderfully illustrated collection...perfect for reading aloud. Sue Steel Bookseller
Illustrated with incomparable good humour and charm. Northern Echo
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About Tony Ross
Born in 1938 in Wandsworth, South London, Tony Ross never though about a career in art, but says he fell into it after his dream of being a cowboy disintegrated when a letter he wrote to John Wayne was never replied to.
After Liverpool College of Art, Tony became an art director at an Advertising Agency but after a particularly bad day in the office he gave up his job to go into teaching at Manchester Polytechnic.
His first book was published in 1976 and as well as his own, he has illustrated over 1000 books for authors such as Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Paula Danziger and Michael Palin, which are published all over the world. His series of books written with Jeanne Willis featuring the extra terrestrial teacher, Dr Xargle, has established a huge following of fans. As has his fantastic and fun illustrations in the Horrid Henry series. A TV adaptation of his much-loved Little Princess series is currently showing on Channel 5’s Milkshake.
