Dean's Mother Goose Book of Rhymes: 1977 Edition

by Janet Grahame-Johnstone (illustrator), Anne Grahame-Johnstone (Illustrator)

A charming collection of traditional rhymes, originally published by Dean & Son Ltd. of London. This hardcover reprint includes the complete text and illustrations of three Dean titles: Gift Book of Nursery Rhymes, New Gift Book of Nursery Rhymes, and Gift Book of Pussy & Puppy Nursery Rhymes. Each page features full-page color illustrations by Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone.

Genres: Picture Books, Fiction, Poetry, Animals, Classics

199 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

The twins, Janet and Anne Grahame-Johnstone, were born in 1928 to successful British portraitist and costume designer Doris Zinkeisen and her husband, Captain Edward Grahame Johnstone. They attended the Heathfield School in Ascot, Berkshire during World War II where their artistic talent was nurtured. Later, they attended Saint Martin's School of Art in London, where they studied period clothing styles before moving to Suffolk in 1966. The twins never married and would both live with their mother until their deaths.

Janet died in 1979 due to smoke inhalation following a fire in the kitchen, leaving Anne on her own for the first time in her life. Their brother, Murray, described them as one and a half of each other, rather than two people. Suddenly Anne was solely responsible for their entire business enterprise and managed to honour all their outstanding commissions. She had to master the techniques for drawing and painting animals, particularly horses, which had been the specialty of her sister. Eventually she became so good at it that she was elected a Member of the Society of Equestrian Artists in 1998. Anne died of liver cancer in Badingham, Suffolk on 25 May 1998.

Reviews

[♥♣Mary♦♠ If She So Pleases · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most beautiful books I've ever read. If they ever reprint this book, I will definitely buy it again! I'm a proud owner and it's my most treasured book.


Gorgeous illustrations.


Educational beginning readers timeless rhymes. Diverse peoples.
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[Kimberly Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic book of Mother Goose rhymes. There were several that I had never heard before. Long book with great colorful painting type of illustrations. All the classic are included and this book could be for all ages to read (if your into Mother Goose.)

[Jiffy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations alone make this a classic every child should know.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had this book since I was a child and hands down has the best illustrations of any nursery rhyme book. I used to sit and stare at them for hours.

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my lanta, I loved this and the illustrations are beautiful.

[Phil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some odd phrases that I don't remember but the art is truly lovely.

[Candace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my absolute favorite book when I was a kid. The illustrations are fantastic and I used to sit and admire all of the detail for hours. I would love to get a copy for my daughter; my copy was very well loved and unfortunately I have not seen it in over 2 decades.

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoy the illustrations in this collection. They're retro but sweet and so lush and detailed.

(My used copy has written in it: To Cameron from Amber Aldridge jut for being a friend. May 2, 1984.)

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Mother Goose filled my imagination with its illustrations. They're still in there. I loved it then, and still love it now.

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[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice pictures.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent detailed illustrations and quite a collection of rhymes. If you can find a copy it's well worth it.

Their books are a reason I became and artist.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated book of mother goose rhymes.

[Leanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Joy Gerbode · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contained many of the familiar nursery rhymes, and a whole bunch that were not only never heard of, but never cared to hear. The illustrations were really nice.