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A Child's Garden of Verses

by Robert Louis Stevenson, Joanna Isles   |  Ages 8-11
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A Child's Garden of Verses
A Child's Garden of Verses

Childhood wonder through delightful, timeless verse.

If you're feeling nostalgic or seeking a gift that captures the innocence and imagination of childhood, "A Child's Garden of Verses" will serve as a cherished collection. It's a dive into the whimsical and sincere world as seen through a child's eyes, with poetry that resonates with both young readers and adults, making it a classic to be passed from generation to generation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Child's Garden of Verses

by Robert Louis Stevenson, Joanna Isles   |  Ages 8-11
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Compare to estimated retail price: RM91.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780810931961
Authors: Robert Louis Stevenson, Joanna Isles
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Date of Publication: 1994-09-30
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Emotion, Classics, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 26334 readers)

Description

A commemorative edition of the classic poetry anthology features the artistic works of a graphic designer from BBC television and includes the author's poetic descriptions of childhood imagination and experience.
 

Childhood wonder through delightful, timeless verse.

If you're feeling nostalgic or seeking a gift that captures the innocence and imagination of childhood, "A Child's Garden of Verses" will serve as a cherished collection. It's a dive into the whimsical and sincere world as seen through a child's eyes, with poetry that resonates with both young readers and adults, making it a classic to be passed from generation to generation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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