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Henry Blackburn
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Randolph Caldecott
This children’s story, ‘The Farmers Boy ’, was originally published in 1881 as part of Caldecott’s ‘Picture Books’ series. These were published in pairs, every year, from 1878 until his…
Based on the ballad Children in the wood.
Experience Randolph Caldecott’s timeless stories with carefully restored images and transcribed text for easy reading.
This third volume contains:
The Diverting History of John Gilpin The Three Jovial Huntsmen A…
This fourth volume contains:
Hey Diddle Diddle Baby Bunting Ride a Cock-Horse to Banbury Cross…
This story, ‘Come Lasses And Lads’, was originally published in 1884 as one of Randolph Caldecott’s sixteen ‘Picture Books’. These were published in pairs each Christmas from 1877 until Caldecott’s…
This story, ‘The Three Jovial Huntsmen’, was originally published in 1880 as one of Randolph Caldecott’s sixteen ‘Picture Books’. These were published in pairs each Christmas from 1877 until Caldecott’s…
Beautifully illustrated version of an old nursery rhme.
This story, ‘The House That Jack Built’, was one of the first two books illustrated by Caldecott and was originally published in 1878 as part of Caldecott’s ‘Picture Books’ series…
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Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) was one of the most important British illustrators. He transformed the world of decorated children’s books in the Victorian era. In 1877, he was asked by Edmund…
This series of children’s picture books brings together the stories and illustrations from the golden age of children’s illustrations (1812-1886). The stories are rewritten for modern children. Randolph Caldecott is…
First published in 1878, this collection of comic poems and traditional rhymes for very young children is outstanding for its delightful watercolor illustrations by the great children’s book illustrator Randolph…
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A beloved classic of children's literature, this collection of nursery rhymes and illustrations by Randolph Caldecott is a must-have for any family library. With charming characters and delightful verse, these…
First published in 1805, The Queen of Hearts is a beloved children's book that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. This charming tale features beautiful illustrations and a whimsical…
This charming illustrated children's book tells the story of a young farmer's son named Giles and his adventures on the farm. With lively illustrations by renowned artist Randolph Caldecott, this…
A beloved classic children's picture book, featuring humorous and whimsical illustrations by Randolph Caldecott.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the…
Delight in the whimsical illustrations of celebrated Victorian artist Randolph Caldecott with this charming picture book. Featuring dozens of lively drawings and playful rhymes, this classic volume is sure to…
This classic children's book features humorous illustrations and rhymes, providing a delightful introduction to nursery rhymes and early reading skills.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally…
Reproduction of the original: The House that Jack built by Randolph Caldecott
Reproduction of the original: The Panjandrum Picture Book by Randolph Caldecott
One of a series of classic Victorian children’s books by the British artist and author. Caldecott was the eponym of the Caldecott Medal and transformed the world of children’s books…
This story, ‘Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross’, was originally published in 1884 as one of Randolph Caldecott’s sixteen ‘Picture Books’. These were published in pairs each Christmas from…
This story, ‘An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog’, was originally published in 1879 as one of Randolph Caldecott’s sixteen ‘Picture Books’. These were published in pairs each…
This book, ‘R. Caldecott’s Picture Book No. 1’, is a collection of the first four stories he published in the Caldecott ‘Picture Books’ series. These were published in pairs, every…
This book, ‘R. Caldecott’s Picture Book No. 2’, is a collection of the stories published as part of Caldecott ‘Picture Books’ series between 1880-1881. These were published in pairs, every…
