About the book
Paul Galdone created hundreds of books in his lifetime. Many of his picture books quickly became accepted as the definitive version of traditional stories. Collected here are four of his most popular picture books: The Three Pigs, The Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, and Cat Goes Fiddle-i-fee. Parents who grew up with these whimsical retellings will enjoy revisiting them and sharing them with the family, bringing Galdone’s timeless artistry and bright, earthy humor to a new generation of readers. This attractive gift book includes every word and image in the original picture books, and features an introduction by noted children’s book specialist Leonard S. Marcus.
Editions of Nursery Classics
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780618130467
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547771038
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547563077
Read an Excerpt
Paul Galdone created hundreds of books in his lifetime. Many of his picture books quickly became accepted as the definitive version of traditional stories. Collected here are four of his most popular picture books: The Three Pigs, The Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, and Cat Goes Fiddle-i-fee. Parents who grew up with these whimsical retellings will enjoy revisiting them and sharing them with the family, bringing Galdone’s timeless artistry and bright, earthy humor to a new generation of readers. This attractive gift book includes every word and image in the original picture books, and features an introduction by noted children’s book specialist Leonard S. Marcus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nursery Classics about?
Paul Galdone created hundreds of books in his lifetime. Many of his picture books quickly became accepted as the definitive version of traditional stories. Collected here are four of his most popular picture books: The Three Pigs, The Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, and Cat Goes Fiddle-i-fee. Parents who grew up with these whimsical retellings will enjoy revisiting them and sharing them with the family, bringing Galdone’s timeless artistry and bright, earthy humor to a new generation of readers. This attractive gift book includes every word and image in the original picture books, and features an introduction by noted children’s book specialist Leonard S. Marcus.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Nursery Classics?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Nursery Classics?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780618130467
Is Nursery Classics part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Paul Galdone Nursery Classic
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Nursery Classics?
Paul Galdone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Nursery Classics is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780618130467) and ebook(ISBN 9780547771038) and ebook(ISBN 9780547563077)
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