"The Panjandrum Picture Book" by Randolph Caldecott is a collection of Victorian-era verses and rhymes designed to captivate young readers with playful stories and vibrant imagery. It includes poems and stories such as “Come Lasses and Lads,” “Ride a Cock-Horse to Banbury Cross,” and “A Farmer Went Trotting Upon His Grey Mare,” brought to life through lively illustrations that make the characters and their silly deeds jump off the page. Showcasing themes of dance, love, and humor, it depicts carefree childhood with memorable characters like the Panjandrum and Mrs. Mary Blaize, forming a rich tapestry of nostalgia and inviting readers to revel in the joy and silliness of these timeless tales.
The Panjandrum Picture Book
By Randolph Caldecott
Experience a world of whimsical rhymes and vibrant images, where dancing lasses, trotting farmers, and legendary characters create a joyful celebration of childhood innocence.
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2009-04-11
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About the AuthorRandolph Caldecott was a British artist and illustrator, born in Chester. The Caldecott Medal was named in his honour. He exercised his art chiefly in book illustrations. His abilities as an artist were promptly and generously recognised by the Royal Academy. Caldecott greatly influenced illustration of children's books during the nineteenth century. Two books illustrated by him, priced at a shilling each, were published every Christmas for eight years.
Randolph Caldecott was a British artist and illustrator, born in Chester. The Caldecott Medal was named in his honour. He exercised his art chiefly in book illustrations. His abilities as an artist were promptly and generously recognised by the Royal Academy. Caldecott greatly influenced illustration of children's books during the nineteenth century. Two books illustrated by him, priced at a shilling each, were published every Christmas for eight years.
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