Beatrix Potter gathered material for a book of rhymes over many years. In 1917, when her publisher was in financial difficulties and needed her help, she suggested that Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes could be brought out quickly, using her existing collection of rhymes and drawings. The fact that the illustrations were painted at different times explains why the style occasionally varies. (Quelle: www.peterrabbit.com).

IPPY Award Winner From nonsense to lessons learned, these 45 rhymes include the very well known (Itsy Bitsy Spider) and the somewhat familiar (Hickety, Pickety, My Black Hen). The truly fantastic pictures speak more than a thousand words as artist Scott Gustafson riffs in paint on themes present and imagined in each verse. Nursery rhymes are classic, and so are some of the artist's interpretations. But other paintings are surprises, like...

"Clever and creative, this anthology of absurdity takes thirty-six classic nursery rhymes and alters them into comic strips, errant book reports, anagrams and manic mash-ups, encouraging children to revel in reimagining"--

"All around the world, from the dry desert to the wet jungle, from the sleeping city to the icy pole, baby animals and their parents are sharing the wonder of a twinkling star. This enchanting version of a favorite lullaby is a celebration of love."--

"Sing along with Pete the Cat in his groovy adaptation of the classic children's song "Five Little Ducks.""--Page 4 of cover.

"This charming series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text."--

"An elephant, a monkey, and a giraffe join other animals to sing different verses of this popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement."

This collection introduces children to the world of nursery rhymes--from the more well-known ones to forgotten gems.