Each delightful story in this appealing collection of contemporary illustrated children's books from 16 different countries is reprinted with complete text and

Thirty children's books illustrate the result of the new attitude toward children

Thirteen illustrators whose work reveals the change in attitudes to children and the development of the publishing industry in the 19th century.

Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved chi