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First published in 1940, and now reissued for the first time, this is a charming children's gift book that will also be sought after by enthusiasts for the work of the inimitable Peake. It includes family favourites Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Old King Cole, I Had a Little Nut Tree, Doctor Foster went to Glo'ster, Sing a Song of Sixpence, Little Jack Horner and Jack Sprat.

Mervyn Peake (1911–1968) was one of the most important British novelists of the late twentieth century. Although best known for his Gormenghast trilogy, he was also widely admired for his work as an artist and illustrator, including his work on Grimm's Household Tales, which was republished by the British Library in 2012.

Author(s)

Mervyn Peake

Publisher

British Library Publishing

Publication date

February 2015

Pages

32 pages

Dimensions

243 x 182mm

Binding

Hardback