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Sing a Song of Sixpence
A Pocketful of Nursery Rhymes and Tales
2004
First Published
3.43
Average Rating
64
Number of Pages

Beguiling illustrations by Jane Chapman bring twenty-five of the best-loved nursery rhymes and tales to life. Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep—the nursery-rhyme characters in this bright book are as familiar as a favorite pair of cozy slippers. From the shortest nonsense ditty to full stories like "Goldilocks" and "The Three Little Pigs," all twenty-five of these classic rhymes and tales features fresh illustrations by Jane Chapman in bold colors and flat, simple shapes that will appeal to the youngest of children.

Avg Rating
3.43
Number of Ratings
23
5 STARS
17%
4 STARS
30%
3 STARS
39%
2 STARS
4%
1 STARS
9%
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Author

Jane Chapman
Jane Chapman
Author · 18 books

Award winning illustrator Jane Chapman graduated from university with a First Class Honors degree in illustration. Working as both Jane Chapman and under her pseudonym Jack Tickle, she has had more than 75 titles published in more than 20 countries. Jane is perhaps best known for her illustrations in Karma Wilson's 'Bear' books, an internationally bestselling series which has garnered a string of awards including the Oppenheim Platinum Book Award for 'Bear Snores On'. Jane's favorite thing to paint? SNOW! Jane is married to children's author / illustrator Tim Warnes. They live in the South West of England with their 2 boys.

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