Catherine (Kate) Greenaway was born on March 17, 1846, in Hoxton, England. She was an illustrator of children’s books and a writer. Her work changed the art of the picture book, influencing generations of illustrators and writers it her simple line drawings and coloured pictures of girls and boys playing. Her illustrations and writings reflect the essence of the childhood in Victorian period. She died of breast cancer on November 6, 1901.
This book was first published in 1885 and presents a collection of illustrated nursery rhymes and tales which present several children’s activities.
If you were looking for songs and tales for your child, this is the perfect book for you. It is a great book for your child, because there are described things that your child will understand, such as playing games and going to school.
