Jovial King Cole, sly Taffy, dainty Bo Peep, and hundreds of others live anew in a magical never-never-land of Mother Goose in which today's children will find themselves completely at home. These are pictures that reflect the dreams of childhood.

All the imagery that children love is here—brought to warm and beautiful reality by one of America's most beloved illustrators of children's books. Marguerite de Angeli has given new meaning to these cherished and time-honored rhymes with her fanciful pictures, generously spread through the gay pages.

This is the book children will take to heart as the "special favorite". The timeless flavor of the illustrations and the handsome design give it a classic appeal which makes it the perfect book for fond giving. And parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, and anyone who loves Mother Goose will welcome a fine new edition of a very old favorite.

From the dust jacket