Books with author R.f. Gilmor

There are hundreds of little rhymes and verses under the pen name of Mother Goose. Reciting them was a sign of passage from the nursery to childhood play. The author has collected some of her favorites with the fantastic illustrations from Arthur Rackham, a well known and respected and influential artist, back in the day! Somehow the pictures can become stronger memories than the entire rhyme. I hope you enjoy the author's selection from her childhood.

Children’s Bedtime Story: Cad McGhee & The Nasty ThreeThe raccoon bandits hit New York City and it's famous art gallery, soon to be followed, once again,by Sgt. Barge. This comic caper through NY's Central Park is an easy read in verse. Follow "The Cad"and his gang the Nasty Three, Frankie the Brains, Aidan the Wise Guy and Owen Dr. Muscles as they hitThe Big Apple from Baltimore and plan their big escape. Will Sgt. Barge catch this crafty crew or will they slip away again? Be sure to read the first book, No. 1 - The Baltimore Caper, and No. 2 - The Christmas Caper, following this notorious gang! Comic Book format draws young and/or reluctant readers in to the adventures. Easy to ready and easy to follow. Though short, this series has seven books full of information about the cities visited by this raccoon gang to inspire young readers. Enjoy! Fr little hands to hold and to love.

Beatrix Potter's Mrs. Tiggy-Winkleis a story that reminds one of Alice in Wonderland, as Lucie falls asleep and venture into the world of dreams, or does she? Her pet hedgehog becomes Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, the wash woman in Lucie's adventure as she tries to find her lost handkerchiefs and pinafore, which is a full apron that covers the front of an afternoon dress. A delightful tale as Beatrix Potter leads her readers through the farm where they meet the animals for whom Mrs. Tiggy-winkle washes and irons. Not until Lucie awakens does she realize that Mrs. Tiggy-winkle is a little brown hedgehog , except that there really is a small door into the hill! Presented by R.F. Gilmor for little hands of a new generation to hold and to love.

An old English Folk Tale that proves the rewards of hard work. When the Little Red Hen finds grains wheat no one will help her to plant, cut, mill or bake her bread. But when it comes out of the oven all brown and delicious all the lazy barnyard friends are there to share. But the Little Red Hen and her chicks enjoy the delicious bread by themselves while the lazy friends look on. From the Vintage Series Collection of R.F. Gilmor, illustrations from The Book House Nursery of 1920 presented in print and digital format for little hands to hold and to love.

When Fido, the family dog wakes Raggedy Ann in the middle of the night, the adventure begins. Music and fairy lights are seen through the nursery window. But what are the fairies up to?Follow Raggedy Ann and her friends as they discover what the fairies are about. From the classic collection of Johnny Gruelle and presented by R.F. Gilmor from her Vintage Series for a new generation of young readers to enjoy and little hands to hold and to love.

Raggedy Ann is taken from the nursery and her home for a few days. The dolls are so lonely without her smiling face, but so anxious to hear all about her adventure. And what an adventure it was. An exciting bedtime story from the classic collection of Johnny Gruelle and presented by R.F. Gilmor from her Vintage Series for a new generation of young readers. For little hands to hold and to love. Enjoy the complete Vintage Series.

Halloween Mystery: Monstrous ThingsSuddenly toys are all disappearing from a little peaceful town in the valley and no one knows how or why. That is except for Aidan, a ten year old boy who has trouble going to sleep every night and sees what happens when everyone else is fast asleep. But no one believes him!Finally it gets so bad he comes up with a plan. Will Aidan find out how the toys disappear and will they believe him? Will the people in the town learn a lesson? Enjoy this light hearted story by author R.F. Gilmor in her easy flowing story verse. A delightful bedtime story for little hands to hold and to love.

Children’s Bedtime Story: Cad McGhee & the Nasty ThreeIt's a long cold winter, and Cad McGhee and his gang, The Nasty Three decide to head up to Vermont for a little skiing. The slopes of Vermont and the fresh air build big appetites for this crafty crew of raccoons. There they stumble on a gold mine, that's liquid maple gold for one of their biggest capers yet. Enjoy The Cad,with Frankie, Aidan and Owen on the slopes of Vermont as they try to escape once again from Detective Sgt. Barge!Will Barge finally catch this slimy gang and their slippery leader? If so, has theircrime spree finally come to an end? Maybe and maybe not! Fun for young and oldalike. A delightful story by R.F. Gilmor with creative comic illustrations that bring this caper to life by Matthew O’Keefe as the 7th in The Cad McGhee Series.

Children’s Bedtime Story: A Bear Ran Into the Woods This is a delightful verse about a mother bear who casually wanders through the seasons as sheheads to her cave for a long winters sleep. In summer, she enjoys the sun as well as the occasional bumble bee then crunches into autumn as she walks upon the fallen leaves.As winter snows arrives she finds warmth and comfort in her cozy cave where she sleeps through the season. In spring she emerges from her cave, but not alone! Enjoy this simple introduction to animals and seasons with your young child as brought to life by the author RF Gilmor in her rhythmic style and the simplistically unique illustrations of Richie Williams. A memorable story for the very young. For little hands to hold and to love.

What makes someone mean and nasty, especially at Christmas time when everyone wants to be happy and cheerful? Can an act of kindness have major effects on this person, this Humbug? Join Bridgetas she meets the Humbug and makes a decision to act, that changes them, and everyone else in the town in time for Christmas! Companion Coloring Book also available for download.