Over the Hills and Far AwayOver the Hills and Far Away
a Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
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Book, 2015
Current format, Book, 2015, First U.S. edition, Available now.
Book, 2015
Current format, Book, 2015, First U.S. edition, Available now. Offered in 0 more formats
A lavish, gift-appropriate treasury of nursery rhymes features contributions by dozens of illustrators and is comprised of 150 classic and lesser-known modern verses from myriad world regions. A spectacular treasury of 150 classic nursery rhymes and new discoveries, featuring a star-studded roster of seventy-seven illustrators.
Nursery rhymes have entertained and comforted children for centuries. Over the Hills and Far Away is a unique collection of rhymes and verse from across the globe—rhymes from the English-speaking world as well as verse that entered English from Chinese, Latino, African, and other cultures. With illustrations from seventy-seven artists, many celebrated throughout the world, and some just emerging, this volume is truly an adventure in language, image, and imagination. A magnificent gift for little ones hearing these verses for the first time as well as a wonderful book for family sharing across generations.
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