I had to track down these vintage Ladybird Nature books on eBay (they came from England). They are such a satisfying small size and have rich full page illustrations. I appreciate that everything in the pictures is talked about in the text. It makes for a particularly nice pairing of information and art. There are two more versions for Spring and Autumn. I'm keeping my eye out!
Titled by those famous lines of Lewis Carroll's (anytime I start a sentence with "the time has come..." I have to say the following rhyme... to talk of many things, of shoes and ships and sealing wax and cabbages and kings!), this vintage book is a real gem of information. A grandfather tells his grandchildren all about the origins of some every day, interesting things. Having a love of all things stationary/writing related I particularly liked the history of sealing wax (which I frequently use myself) and blotting paper. Published in 1928, the illustrations are just wonderful.
This author/illustrator is a favorite of a friend of mine. I can see why with this amazing book! I haven't always been as enthusiastic about her other work, but this one might be winning me over.
When a genial giant finds himself captured a la Guliver's Travels, he has to use his storytelling skill to convince everyone that he's harmless. It's a fun take on some well known tales and legends with various styled illustrations.
This one is a reprint of a vintage collection of fairy stories. (I love how one was suggested by the poet Jean Ingelow). The writing is dated but that's what makes it so charming and magical! Plus there are some wonderful illustrations.
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