# A Child's Garden of Verses - Hardcover

by **Robert Louis Stevenson** (Author), **Tasha Tudor** (Illustrator)

Here is a delightful look at childhood, written by master poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. In this collection of sixty-six poems, Stevenson recalls the joys of his childhood, from sailing boats down a river, to waiting for the lamplighter, to sailing off to foreign lands in his imagination. Tasha Tudor's watercolor paintings evoke a simpler time in the past, and celebrate two of the things she loves most -- children and nature. Her talents are the perfect match for these inspiring poems, making this a handsome gift edition that will be cherished by families for generations.

### Back Jacket

'The world is so full of a number of things, I'm sure we should all be happy as kings.'This classic collection of poems, beautifully illustrated by Brian Wildsmith, recreates the happy and magical world of childhood.

### Author Biography

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) spent his childhood in Edinburgh, Scotland, but traveled widely in the United States and throughout the South Seas. He was author of many novels, including _The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde_, _Kidnapped_, _The Black Arrow_, and _Treasure Island_.

Tasha Tudor (1915-2008) was a Caldecott artist with more than ninety books to her credit. She was known across the world for her glowing watercolor depictions of the American rural scene of a century ago and for her exquisite paintings of children, flowers, and animals. Tasha Tudor was also the illustrator of _A Child's Garden of Verses_, _The Night Before Christmas_, _The Springs of Joy_, _A Tale for Easter_, _A Time to Keep_, _The Dolls' Christmas_, _All for Love_, _Pumpkin Moonshine_, _A is for Annabelle_, and _1 is One_, a Caldecott Honor Book.

**Number of Pages:** 67

**Dimensions:** 0.47 x 12.04 x 9.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** February 01, 1999

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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