This is a charming book filled with fairy tales, poetry, nursery rhymes,
song, stories, words of wisdom, activities, and recipes that are sure to
enchant and delight. The Little Big Book for Grandmothers is brimming
with many of the classic and favorite things grandmothers grew up with,
and illustrated with charming vintage art she is sure to adore from
artists such as Jessie Wilcox Smith and Kate Greenaway.
This packed anthology includes:
-18 fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid, Thumbkin, Snow White and
Rose Red, The Fisherman and His Wife, and Rapunzel
-19 poems by e.e. cummings, Robert Frost, Ogden Nash, Shel Silverstein,
and others
-13 nursery rhymes including Goosey, Goosey, Gander, and Old Mother
Hubbard
-15 songs from "Polly Wolly Doodle" and "Billy Boy" to "Little Red
Caboose" and "Baby Beluga"
-26 finger games and old-fashioned games such as Grandma's glasses and
Tiddlywinks
-More than 30 activities from embroidery and making a family quilt, to
Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show and holiday activities
-More than 30 recipes to indulge and nourish from Ice Cream Sundaes and
Strawberry Shortcake to Chicken Pot Pie and Momma Bread
Includes 100 full-color illustrations and 150 line illustrations