Wee Scot Book, The: Scottish Poems and Stories [Hardcover]

Aileen Campbell (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 1994 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Filled with lullabies, folktales, and playful rhymes, this book combines charming English text with verses in the old Scotsí language from the authorís Scottish childhood.

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About the Author

Aileen Campbell was born near Brahan Castle in northern Scotland. An art enthusiast even as a young girl, she was greatly influenced by J. Pittendrigh Macgillivray, the appointed king's limner, or royal painter, for Scotland. During World War II, she served as a registered nurse and certified nurse-midwife in both Scotland and England before immigrating to Canada. After moving to the United States, where she served again as an R.N. and CNM in Maryland, she has now retired in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. There she continues to paint and win recognition for her accomplished watercolors. Besides studying art, she has developed an interest in the music and literature of Scotland.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing; 1st Pelican ed edition (January 31, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565540182
• ISBN-13: 978-1565540187
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #405,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scotland in a book, February 19, 2000

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This review is from: Wee Scot Book, The: Scottish Poems and Stories (Hardcover)

The Wee Scot is a beautiful book that, with its lilting poens and comforting illustrations, really captures the heart of Scotland.It really made me fall in love with the country and my Scottish heritage. I would reccomend it for anybody who wishes to learn about their heritage, or who wishes to visit Scotland but can't. This book is the next best thing.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for Children of all ages!, September 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Wee Scot Book, The: Scottish Poems and Stories (Hardcover)

Aileen Campbell, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland has collected and illustrated, as only she could, many familiar poems and stories with deep roots in Scottish heritage. "Wee Willy Winky" and the like, put down with love and care by her hand will live as long children need bedtime stories. This item is highly recommended for young parents and "young" grandparents alike who want to pass along to their prodigy the favorite stories of their childhood. If you want to really get crazy, check out her cassette version of the book...her beautiful, lilting Scottish brogue will aboslutely melt your heart

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the heart - a book that spans the generations, June 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Wee Scot Book, The: Scottish Poems and Stories (Hardcover)

Aileen Campbells Wee Scot Book is one that kids from 1 to 100 years old will enjoy. As you read the ancient Doric script (along with the English translation), your immediately wisked away to the Highlands of Scotland. The tape on which she reads her poems and other verses as well as sings with accompanyists on the bagpipes and dulcimer, is perfect to listen to as you enjoy her warm and beautiful watercolors that illustrate the words. A must have for anyone who enjoys a touch of good old fashioned nursery rhymes whether your a Scot or not!