This treasury of traditional nursery rhymes, carefully researched and true to the origins of Mother Goose, will find a special place in the hearts of adults and children alike. With cheeky characters like Tom, the Piper's Son and old favourites Humpty Dumpty and Three Blind Mice, this beautiful collection offers a nostalgic slant on many nursery classics. It is beautifully re-packaged with CD cut-out display on front jacket. Clare Beaton's artwork creates the perfect vehicle for this nostalgic journey, with hand-sewn illustrations stitched in antique fabrics embellished with braid, beads and assorted bric-a-brac.
Author Biography
Clare Beaton has been charming audiences for years with her handcrafted children's picture books. She has published many titles with Barefoot, including How Big is A Pig? (PB: 1-84148-702-3; BB: 1-84148-959-X), Secret Seahorse (HC: 1-84148-704-X; PB: 1-84148-937-9; BB: 1-905236-15-8), and I Dreamt I Was a Dinosaur (HC: 1-84148-238-2; BB: BB: 1-84686-015-6). Clare lives in North London.
