Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes

1st Edition THUS, Dorset - 1995 per Worldcat (OCLC Number: 608839582) VERY GOOD in a very good dust jacket. No marks anywhere. DJ has light wear on edges. Binding is tight and square. 104 Nursery Rhymes. 127 pages ; 31cm. . . . . . . . . . The Illustrator, Hilda Offen, is a renowned childrens author and illustrator known for her engaging picture books, stories for young readers, and poetry. She has made a significant mark in the world of childrens literature with her vibrant illustrations and imaginative storytelling. Offen won the Smarties Gold Award in 1992 for her picture book Nice Work, Little Wolf!, and her work The Galloping Ghost was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Book Prize and the Portsmouth Children's Book Award. She is also celebrated for her Rita the Rescuer series, which features a brave and powerful female superhero character, originally published by Penguin over two decades ago and later continued with Troika Books. Born in Surrey, England, Offen spent part of her early life on a self-sufficient smallholding, an experience that likely influenced her creative perspective. Her books often blend humor, warmth, and adventure, appealing to young readers and those who enjoy reading aloud to children. Some of her notable works include Blue Balloons and Rabbit Ears (shortlisted for the 2015 CLPE Poetry Award), Message from the Moon, and illustrations for classics like Mrs Pepperpot and A Treasury of Bedtime Stories. Her illustrations are characterized by their colorful, lively style, bringing her stories to life in a way that captivates young imaginations.

Product Info

ISBN: 088029860X

ISBN-13: 9780880298605

Publisher: Dorset

Year: 1995

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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