Cakes And Custard: Children's Rhymes
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A beloved classic of children's literature, Cakes and Custard: Children's Rhymes presents a richly curated anthology of traditional nursery rhymes and verses drawn from centuries of English oral and literary tradition. Compiled with scholarly care, the collection gathers familiar favorites alongside lesser-known gems, illustrating the remarkable breadth and playful spirit of rhymes passed down through generations. The tone is warm, whimsical, and celebratory, capturing the musicality and humor that have made these verses endure as cornerstones of childhood. Originally published with the iconic illustrations of Helen Oxbury, the text itself stands as a testament to the vitality of folk poetry, preserving the rhythmic energy and imaginative charm that continue to delight young readers and adults alike.
Author: Brian Alderson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A beloved classic of children's literature, Cakes and Custard: Children's Rhymes presents a richly curated anthology of traditional nursery rhymes and verses drawn from centuries of English oral and literary tradition. Compiled with scholarly care, the collection gathers familiar favorites alongside lesser-known gems, illustrating the remarkable breadth and playful spirit of rhymes passed down through generations. The tone is warm, whimsical, and celebratory, capturing the musicality and humor that have made these verses endure as cornerstones of childhood. Originally published with the iconic illustrations of Helen Oxbury, the text itself stands as a testament to the vitality of folk poetry, preserving the rhythmic energy and imaginative charm that continue to delight young readers and adults alike.