The perfect gift for any time of year (from Christmas to christenings), this enchanting collection of nursery rhymes is illustrated with stunning artwork by Dorothy M. Wheeler from 1916 and features a foreword by former Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. This stunning hardback is a must-have for any child's book case, with gorgeous vintage artwork from Enid Blyton's original illustrator to decorate nursery favourites including Little Jack Horner, Jack and Jill and Humpty Dumpty.

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.

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An enchanting collection of nursery rhymes illustrated with beautiful artwork by Dorothy M. Wheeler from 1916. Features a foreword by former Children's Laureate Chris Riddell.

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Chris 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.

Chris has also worked on books for children with numerous collaborators including Paul Stewart, Neil Gaiman, Russell Brand and Michael Rosen.

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An enchanting collection of nursery rhymes illustrated with beautiful vintage artwork by Dorothy M. Wheeler from 1916. Features a foreword by former Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. The perfect gift for any time of year (from Christmas to christenings and birthdays), this sumptuous collection of nursery rhymes is illustrated with stunning watercolour artwork by Dorothy M. Wheeler, Enid Blyton's original illustrator. All the your childhood favourites are here and ready to be passed on to the next generation, along with sheet music at the back for reference. This beautiful hardback has silver sprayed edges and is a must-have for children of any age. The gorgeous vintage artwork decorates nursery favourites including Little Jack Horner, Jack and Jill and Humpty Dumpty and will draw young readers back again and again. "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." Publishers Association