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A Child's Garden Of Prayer: A Classic Collection

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A Child's Garden Of Prayer: A Classic Collection

Manufacturer: Arch Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0758607857

A Child's Garden of Verses: A Collection of Scriptures, Prayers and Poems

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Who says you can't go back....
Beautiful edition of a classic
An exceptional book
A Treasure
Great gift for young readers

A Child's Garden of Verses: A Collection of Scriptures, Prayers and Poems
Robert Louis Stevenson
Manufacturer: Mainstream Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Tasha Tudor--illustrator of more than 70 books for children--is known for her charming drawings of children and animals; delicate, flower-filled borders; and delightful settings from days gone by. In this edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's venerated volume of children's poems, Tudor's old-fashioned illustrations perfectly complement the poetry that has survived a century in print. Here is a comfortable world of sunny gardens and storybooks, where children play with toy soldiers and imaginary friends. You may remember some of these poems from your own childhood, such as "My Shadow," "The Swing," and "The Land of Counterpane." If time is any judge, this garden of delights will stay a perennial favorite. (Ages 4 to adult)

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All the joys and sorrows, fears and fantasies of an imaginative solitary child are brought together in this edition of a much-loved classic. Stevenson's timeless verses bear witness to a happy childhood, and coupled with Wildsmith's bright, imaginative images, the poems create a treasure garden for every child to explore.

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The joy and magic of childhood captured in Stevenson's classic poems.

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Who says you can't go back...........2006-03-08

Just love the works of Robert Louis Stevenson. Loved them
as a child and still do. And the illustrations are
wonderful - reminds me of when I was a little girl, and
we sometimes need that.

Beautiful edition of a classic.......2006-02-17

A Child's Garden of Verses has always been one of my favorite books, and over the years I've given dozens of copies of it as First Birthday presents to the new children in my life. This is the most beautiful edition I have ever seen of these beloved poems. The illustrations are wonderful! They're taken from numerous editions over the years, and they cover a variety of styles and time periods. I couldn't be happier with this book, and I can't wait for the opportunity to give it to more children who I hope will grow to love it as much as I do.

The world is so full of a number of things
I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings.

An exceptional book.......2006-01-24

The poems are charming and the illustrations are beautiful. I like it as much today as I did when I was a child.

My kids, 6 and 4, were not thrilled with the book either. Their interest in the book revolves around the illustrations--why do the boys look like girls, why are they wearing sailor suits, and where are the pirates?

At any rate, even if your child does not enjoy the poetry, it is a good opportunity for kids to learn about what life was like for children a long time ago--what they wore, the games they played, and how they lived.

A Treasure.......2005-08-09

This is a beautiful book, using some of the same artwork as the book I grew up with in the 1940's, and enhanced by other works of art. The poetry, although from another age, still appeals to children with its beautiful rhythms and clever rhymes.

Great gift for young readers.......2003-01-08

I remember reading this collection of poems when I was a little kid. My dad bought it for me and we'd read the poems together before I went to bed. Stevenson seemed to have a good understanding of how to talk to a child("Bed in Summer" was a favorite!).

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Especially compiled for the young child, this inspirational collection is a wonderul way to introduce children to prayer. The collected prayers will guide children in speaking to God about the special people and daily events of their lives. Included are classic prayers and timeless blessings, for daytime, bedtime, parents, friends, holidays, and to mark special occasions. Featuring the beloved art of Thomas Kinkade, this is a lovely companion to the popular A Child's Garden of Verses, and will be treasured by the whole family.

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