"Under the Window: Pictures & Rhymes for Children" by Kate Greenaway is a delightful book from the Victorian era filled with poems and pictures for kids. The book shows the happy parts of being a child, nature, and simple fun things. It tries to get kids to imagine a world full of bright pictures and stories about being young and innocent. It talks about things like kids having tea parties, enjoying gardens, and looking at animals. Throughout the story, there are messages about friendship, exploring, and the loveliness of nature, with kids and creatures having a good time together. The rhymes and pretty pictures make a fun experience for children, helping them to have fun and learn with great words and pictures.
Under the Window: Pictures & Rhymes for Children
By Kate Greenaway
Experience a world of whimsical joy as children frolic in gardens, host delightful tea parties, and befriend charming animals through captivating verses and enchanting illustrations.
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2007-10-05
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About the AuthorCatherine Greenaway was an English Victorian artist and writer, known for her
children's book illustrations. She received her education in graphic design and art between 1858 and 1871 from the Finsbury School of Art, the South Kensington School of Art, the Heatherley School of Art, and the Slade School of Fine Art. She began her career designing for the burgeoning greetings card market, producing Christmas and Valentine's cards. In 1879 wood-block engraver and printer Edmund Evans printed Under the Window, an instant best-seller, which established her reputation. Her collaboration with Evans continued throughout the 1880s and 1890s.
Catherine Greenaway was an English Victorian artist and writer, known for her children's book illustrations. She received her education in graphic design and art between 1858 and 1871 from the Finsbury School of Art, the South Kensington School of Art, the Heatherley School of Art, and the Slade School of Fine Art. She began her career designing for the burgeoning greetings card market, producing Christmas and Valentine's cards. In 1879 wood-block engraver and printer Edmund Evans printed Under the Window, an instant best-seller, which established her reputation. Her collaboration with Evans continued throughout the 1880s and 1890s.
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