Far more than just another nursery rhyme book, this sumptuous volume is one to pore over, cherish, and return to again and again. There is much to discover in the arresting pictures, and I anticipate this lovely book will become a classroom essential. - Bookseller
A glorious explosion of subtle colour and exquisite detail. - Carousel
Closely observed and sensuous portrayals of beasts of all kinds, from flies to unicorns, are conjured in a magical world, part New Age and part faerie (definitely not fairy). Here languid ladies with flowing hair and flowing gowns ride or lead animals through mystic landscapes, sometimes Renaissance Italian, sometimes English gothic, sometimes Celtic. It's a potent mix of cultural associations realising, above all, the other-worldliness of the rhymes. - Books for Keeps
An enchanting collection that oozes tranquility and calm through words and pictures that literally touch your soul. - Early Years Educator
The latest in a line of beautifully produced anthologies stretching back to the days of Kate Greenaway. - Independent
An instant classic that will give pleasure for years and generations to come. - Edinburgh Evening News
The rhythms of the words combined with the enchanting, sometimes mystical illustrations are sure to hold the attention of parents and children alike. - Montessori International
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