Books with author Willy Pogány

Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, and Little Bo Peep are just a few from the cast of well-loved characters who run, jump, and tumble throughout the pages of this whimsical Mother Goose. Along with more than eighty rhymes, this glorious facsimile of a rare 1928 edition is filled with more than 140 carefully reproduced art deco illustrations, including more than sixty color plates. Lyrical and inviting pictures by the renowned artist Willy Pogany make this a truly distinctive Mother Goose to be shared for years to come.

Set sail with "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" and "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," and gaze in wonder at the night sky with "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Stroll the beach with "The Walrus and the Carpenter," and experience the magic of Christmas with "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This enchanting collection of childhood verse features these and nearly 100 other classic poems, illustrated by a master of the Art Nouveau style.With his fine eye for intricate detail and boundless enthusiasm for the fantastic, Willy Pogány perfectly captures the charm of these beloved verses in color and black-and-white images. Favorite poems include the works of William Blake, Robert Louis Stevenson, Lewis Carroll, George MacDonald, and other great poets. Includes a selection from the Common Core State Standards Initiative: "The Owl and the Pussycat."