Maxfield Parrish: A Treasury of Art and Children's Literature

by Maxfield Parrish, Alma Gilbert-Smith, Alma Gilbert

Book Overview

The foremost authority on the life and work of Maxfield Parrish, one of America's best-loved artists, has compiled a collection of 30 classic stories and rhymes--from "Old King Cole" to "Wynken, Blyken, and Nod"--each accompanied by a piece of art from Parrish's work as a children's book illustrator, as well as from his work in magazines and advertising. Full color.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689803001
• ISBN13: 9780689803000
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Atheneum Books
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A Treasury of Children's Literature

I found the book delightful. It was what I had exspected. I had recently been to an exhibit of Maxfield Parish, which brought back memories. I wa not dissapointed.