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A Child's Garden of Verses (Children's Classic Collections)
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A Child's Garden of Verses (Children's Classic Collections) Hardcover -

by Robert Louis Stevenson; Charles Robinson (Illustrator)

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One of the most famous children's collections of poetry ever published, Stevenson's poems about the joys and sorrows of childhood touch on themes like illness and solitude as well as make-believe games and play. This was first full book illustrated by artist Robinson in 1895, and features more than 100 of his pen-and-ink drawings. Full color.

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  • Title A Child's Garden of Verses (Children's Classic Collections)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Condition New
  • Pages 96
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Racehorse for Young Readers
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G-05--4598
  • ISBN 9781631583643 / 1631583646
  • Weight 1.35 lbs (0.61 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.1 x 8.1 x 0.6 in (25.65 x 20.57 x 1.52 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Library of Congress subjects Children's poetry, English, Children
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2019056704
  • Dewey Decimal Code 821.8

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About the author

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, musician and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. Stevenson was a literary celebrity during his lifetime, and now ranks as the twenty-sixth most translated author in the world.

Charles Robinson was a prolific book illustrator. The first full book he illustrated was Robert Louis Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verses (1895) which includes over one hundred pen and ink drawings. It was extremely popular, going through many reprints, and generated numerous commissions. He illustrated many fairy tales and children's books throughout his career, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1907), Grimm's Fairy Tales (1910), among other notable works.

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