A wonderful collection of characters and incidents in the works of Chaucer, Pope, Keats, Browning, and other great poets. Beautifully illustrated in colour and black and white by Frank Adams. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children. . About the Illustrator: Frank Adams (1914-1987) was an American landscape artist and illustrator. He is well known for "The Home Front," a book of cartoons depicting men and women working together for the war effort but also illustrated many children's books of which Alice in Wonderland, Babes in the Wood and others.

These delightfully narrated ancient legends of England, Scotland and Wales are brilliantly illustrated with colour and black and white by H. G. Theaker. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.

This is a nostalgic look at some of the tales and legends of India written by one who clearly has warm memories of time spent in the subcontinent. A charming collection decorated with the beautiful colour and black and white drawings of Harry G. Theaker. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.

A collection of entrancing legends of the Icelandic and Scandinavian poets introducing children to the famous and fantastic heroes and heroines of Norse Mythology. Illustrated with beautiful colour and black and white pictures by H. G. Theaker. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.

This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.

Contents: noose of fate; who'll buy my mangoes; adventurous brethren: rival archers, House of Lac, gambler's wife, great battle; flute player; hard-hearted princess; story of the white elephant; Sakuntala, or the ring of remembrance; vengeance of Manasa; adventures of Rama and Sita: banishment of Rama, capture of Site, Hanuman to the rescue, Ravana defeated; curse of Kali; hare in the moon; boy who could see footsteps; king's column. Illustrated.

Contents: noose of fate; who'll buy my mangoes; adventurous brethren: rival archers, House of Lac, gambler's wife, great battle; flute player; hard-hearted princess; story of the white elephant; Sakuntala, or the ring of remembrance; vengeance of Manasa; adventures of Rama and Sita: banishment of Rama, capture of Site, Hanuman to the rescue, Ravana defeated; curse of Kali; hare in the moon; boy who could see footsteps; king's column. Illustrated.

Contents: noose of fate; who'll buy my mangoes; adventurous brethren: rival archers, House of Lac, gambler's wife, great battle; flute player; hard-hearted princess; story of the white elephant; Sakuntala, or the ring of remembrance; vengeance of Manasa; adventures of Rama and Sita: banishment of Rama, capture of Site, Hanuman to the rescue, Ravana defeated; curse of Kali; hare in the moon; boy who could see footsteps; king's column. Illustrated.