# A Child's Garden of Verses - Hardcover

by **Robert Louis Stevenson** (Author), **Charles Robinson** (Illustrator)

**A handsome new edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic collection of children's poems**  
Racehorse for Young Readers' Children's Classic Collections is a new series that offers readers timeless compilations of children's literature. Handsomely packaged and affordable, this new series aims to revitalize these enchanting works and continue the tradition of sharing them with the next generation.

_A Child's Garden of Verses_ is one of the most famous children's collections of poetry ever published. It was written by Robert Louis Stevenson for children about the joys and sorrows of childhood, touching on themes like illness and solitude as well as make-believe games and play. This collection includes stories like:

-   "Foreign Children"
-   "The Lamplighter"
-   "The Land of Counterpane"
-   "Bed in Summer"
-   "My Shadow"
-   "The Swing"
-   And more

Whether you're a collector or just want to share these incredible tales with the young readers in your life, this book will provide readers with countless hours of unforgettable stories and artwork.

### Author Biography

**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.

**Number of Pages:** 96

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** July 28, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 14.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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