The Orchard Book of Nursery Rhymes for Your Baby

Review This pretty, playfully illustrated collection offers an extensive array of old classics ― JuniorPenny Dann's work constantly proclaims freshness -- both in her vibrant, sunshiney colours and in her contemporary take on established classics ― The Irish TimesThe perfect addition to a baby's nursery bookshelf and a gift to be treasured for many years to come ― Baby LondonAn utterly gorgeous collection...a timeless seletion, brimming with love and crying out to be treasured ― The BookbagAll the nursery favourites with charming and expressive illustrations ― Angels & UrchinsAll the nursery favourites with charming and expressive illustrations. ― Angels & UrchinsIf you're going for the traditional favourites, then The Orchard Book of Nursery Rhymes for Your Baby is the perfect choice for you. ― BookbagThis wonderful collection of over 60 of your favourite nursery rhymes has been beautifully illustrated with both a feeling of warmth and humour, by the best-loved artist, Penny Dann. ― Baby LondonA beautifully illustrated edition of classic nursery rhymes. ― Mother & BabyBeautiful and memorable. ― Irish TimesFine collection with contemporary illustrations... this book has a strong appeal to young imaginations. ― Books For Keeps Product Description Baby's first book of nursery rhymes.This enchanting treasury brings together over sixty best-loved rhymes in a beautiful hardback book complete with a foiled cover. Enjoy playtime together with lively counting songs and favourite characters, including Incy Wincy Spider and Humpty Dumpty, or snuggle up at bedtime with gentle lullabies, such as Rock-a-Bye, Baby and Hush, Little Baby. With delightful illustrations from acclaimed artist, Penny Dann, there is a rhyme for every occasion in this essential collection - making this the perfect gift for every baby, to treasure always.Other rhymes contained include:Hickory, Dickory, DockLittle Miss MuffetOld Macdonald Had a FarmRow, Row, Row Your BoatThis Little PiggyTwinkle, Twinkle, Little StarThree Blind MiceMary Had a Little Lamb Book Description Baby's first book of nursery rhymes. About the Author Penny Dann was a well-known and highly talented children's illustrator, whose Secret Fairy range has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide.Penny Dann studied Visual Communication at Brighton Polytechnic and enjoyed a successful career illustrating children's books. Her witty, lively watercolours have added character to many well-known stories and she also wrote her own books.Penny was born in Slough, Buckinghamshire and was brought up in Stoke Poges. Following an eighteen-month tour around Thailand, Malaysia, Australia and the US, Penny settled in her university town of Brighton.Penny was well-known for her bestselling The Secret Fairy range of handbooks and novelties for Orchard Books. Among Penny's other books are One for the Pot and Why Not Stay for Breakfast? (Elm Tree Books), two anthologies The Animals' Bedtime Story Book and Read Me a Story (Orion) and three books about Figgy Two Socks and Jefferson Bear (Kingfisher). She also illustrated The Collins Treasury of Poetry edited by Stephanie Nettell and designed a soft toy for Running Press.Penny Dann trained at Brighton College of Art and has been a full-time illustrator ever since. She has spent much time travelling and living abroad, including living in Australia for a while.