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Eric Kincaid's Book of Nursery Rhymes

By Eric Kincaid

What happens when familiar nursery characters tumble into unexpected adventures beyond the usual verses?

traditional playful colourful imaginative

Genres

Classics Poetry/Verse

What is Eric Kincaid's Book of Nursery Rhymes about?

A lively collection of much-loved nursery rhymes, brought to life with Eric Kincaid’s detailed and expressive illustrations. Children can join familiar characters and discover playful verses about animals, kings and queens, everyday adventures, and magical happenings. From traditional favourites to amusing rhymes filled with rhythm and repetition, this substantial anthology is made for reading aloud, joining in, and returning to again and again. Its colourful pictures add charm and plenty of details for young listeners to spot.

About the author

Eric Kincaid was a British artist and illustrator who brought classic children’s stories to life with colourful, detailed pictures. He illustrated much-loved books such as The Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan, The Jungle Book and Alice in Wonderland. He also created nursery-rhyme collections and painted tiny scenes, helping readers imagine magical worlds full of adventure.

Pages

157 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1985

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