Scored this gorgeous book for a quarter! Illustrated by Hilda Bowell in 1963. A Child's Garden of Verses, written by Robert Louis Stevenson, was first published in 1885. Did you know that it first appeared under the title 'Penny Whistles'? I especially like reading the poem 'The Swing' to my kids.
Oh, what an awesome find! (Especially at that price!) I love these poems so much, and it's so fun to see all the different illustrations out there. "The Swing" is my favorite, too, but I love her illustration for "The Wind."
ReplyDeleteThat's a very good price for such a great book!!! I love these illustrations. I really wished to have more books like those to show my children!
ReplyDeleteI’ve not called in for a while because I though you were away. But I’m very glad I did call in today. I see three lovely new posts to catch up on! I’ve seen lots of copies of this book but had no idea it was once called Penny Whistles – how intriguing. I’m off to read your other posts now. Barbara.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear from you again, Barbara!
DeleteI was doing a google search for this same version of the book and came upon your blog. My sister had it as a child and the pages that you have posted have been a wonderful trip down memory lane. Looking-glass River was one of my favorites but I loved them all, especially the illustrations. I have found a copy on etsy and am going to order it now for my sister for her birthday. She will be 55 and I am 58. :)
ReplyDeleteThat will be a great gift for your sister! Thanks for commenting!
DeleteI had this exact book as a child in the 1970's. Definitely some great memories. I also now have several PDF copies of this book from earlier editions. While the poems are familiar, I find myself to be missing Hilda Boswell's Illustrations. They really MADE these poems come alive for me!!!
ReplyDeleteYes illustrations can make a world of difference ! Thanks for stopping by, Historia!
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