Originally published in 1885, A Child’s Garden of Verses has served as a wonderful introduction to poetry for each new generation. Stevenson’s beloved poems celebrate childhood in all its complexity and joy, from the sunny pleasures of “At the Seaside,” to the imaginative musings of “Foreign Lands” to the playful, ever-popular “My Shadow.” Of the many available editions, Gyo Fujikawa’s is one of the sweetest and most personal. Illustrated in 1957, it was her very first book—and she evokes a simpler, more innocent time that should profoundly appeal to today’s audiences. It is a gift that every child will treasure.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This edition was a favorite of my sister and I when we were kids. RLS's poems are delightful, but Ms. Fujikawa's watercolor illustrations add such charm and lush detail... and she perfectly captured the multicultural children. I am now the family keeper of our well-worn treasure. This is the most delightfully illustrated version (in my opinion better even than the wonderful Tasha Tudor's).
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Jeanne Smith
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A Child's Garden of Verses stands the test of time. My friends and I all remember this book from childhood. I purchased three this Chrismas. The illustrations are delightful. Gyo Fujikawi has captured the poems exquisitely, especially "The Land of Counterpane".
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Thirty years ago, I was taught to read with this. Different pictures, same poems. I learned to imagine and believe in ordinary, yet beautiful things. Even today, in my own writing, I smile realizing how and when I learned writing technique just by listening to my mother whisper these poems nightly.
Aptly named, RLS has the reader remembering the wonderful days of playing alone and with friends, of delighting in the moment.
Your child will gain an understanding of classic children's poetry, of the rhythm and rhyme. They sound eloquent aloud, and read gentle at bedtime.
Anthony Trendl
http://anthonytrendl.com
Aptly named, RLS has the reader remembering the wonderful days of playing alone and with friends, of delighting in the moment.
Your child will gain an understanding of classic children's poetry, of the rhythm and rhyme. They sound eloquent aloud, and read gentle at bedtime.
Anthony Trendl
http://anthonytrendl.com
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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A Child's Garden of Verses
I love the poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson and read these to my granddaugher as a child. She is now 16. I think this book is a great baby gift. Read more
Published 1 month ago by amyers4546
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Wonderful gift!
Yes, I gave this as a 1st birthday gift to my nephew. My niece reads them to him before he goes to bed.
Culture at a young age.
Culture at a young age.
Published 2 months ago by Sandra S Thorne
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Lovely gift for a cherished child
I purchased this as part of a group of books for a new baby present to start his library. the illustrations along are simply wonderful
Published 2 months ago by don burchell
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A Child's Garden of Verse
Since the late 1800's this collection of lovely poems has delighted children. The illustrations in this particular volume capture Mr, Stevenson's word in pictures ~ beautifully !
Published 3 months ago by Cynthia
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Everyone needs one.
I bought this book to give to my student who somehow grew up without hearing the wonder poems in this book.
Published 3 months ago by A. P. Getts
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Child's Garden of Verses is unique
Every child should have a copy of A Child's Garden of Verses. I sent one to my Great-Grand kids.Both my children and grand daughters loved it.
Published 4 months ago by Catherine Snedaker
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Love this Book
Book is exactly as shown and illustrations are wonderful. My daughters grew up with it and now I am buying for my little great-grandaughters. So glad it is still available.
Published 5 months ago by Mimi
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Childhood
My mom unused to read me poems from this book as a child, and I have my own copy at home, but I thought it would be a great gift to share with my cousin for her first child.
Published 5 months ago by alyse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
There are so many good things to be said about this book.
1. The illustrations are fantastic.
2. The poems are classical
3. Read more
1. The illustrations are fantastic.
2. The poems are classical
3. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Carme Sevenster
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Beautiful Book
A Child's Garden of Verses brought back fond memories. I remembered all of my favorite poem, "The Swing." I purchased this book as a shower gift for my great granddaughter. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Fancy Nancy
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