The Spring Cleaning

by Harrison Cady (Artist)

This small format book (5" x 6.5") published in 1908 is the delightful story of the fairies spring cleaning, with beautiful full-page color illustrations throughout. The following quote is from the book. "Then their general gave his orders in an icy voice, saying Frost, frost begin to freeze, Grass and moss and buds and trees, Leave nothing peeping. Pinch, nip and bind them fast, Till each bud when you have passed Stiff and cold, lies sleeping." Written by the author of Secret Garden and Little Lord Fauntleroy.

100 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1908

About the author

Walter Harrison Cady (1877–1970) was an American illustrator and author, best known for his Peter Rabbit comic strip which he wrote and drew for 28 years.