Over the Hills and Far Away is a unique collection of rhymes and verse from across the globe—rhymes from the English-speaking world as well as verse that entered English from Chinese, Latino, African, and other cultures. With illustrations from seventy-seven artists, many celebrated throughout the world, and some just emerging, this volume is truly an adventure in language, image, and imagination. A magnificent gift for little ones hearing these verses for the first time as well as a wonderful book for family sharing across generations.Some of the contributors include;Ashley Bryan Eric Carle Lucy CousinsHelen CraigNiki DalyPolly DunbarBob GrahamEmily GravettShirley HughesYasmeen IsmaelSatoshi KitamuraJon KlassenPJ LynchJerry PinkneyChris RaschkaCatherine RaynerShaun TanMo WillemsEd YoungPamela Zagarenski

    Whimsical art adds to the flip side fun.

    A fully illustrated, hardback book, this is clothbound and finished with gold details in a traditional style. A sturdy slipcase protects the cover, making this a gift to treasure for many years. This makes a beautiful, sumptuous gift edition perfect for a Christening, naming ceremony or first birthday. Truly an heirloom of the future. Fully illustrated with the charming, painterly artwork of Richard Johnson.

    A celebration of cultural diversity, each poem appears in its original language (19 languages are included) next to an English translation so young children can delight in quirky, touching and funny verses from all over the world.