The Farmer in the Dell
David R. Godine Publisher Inc
Published on 15. September 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-56792-390-2 (ISBN)
Description
The timeless circle game 'The Farmer in the Dell' is one of the first that American children learn to play, and its happy, lilting song is among the first they learn to sing. Here the celebrated picture-book artist Ilse Plume has imagined a fresh and very American setting for the lyrics. Ms. Plume's coloured-pencil drawings are inspired by the folk art and decorative motifs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Included are a musical transcription, lyrics, and directions for playing the game. This book is now available for the first time in softcover.
Reviews / Votes
"[Plume] puts an Amish spin on the oft-sung favourite with lovely, old-fashioned, coloured-pencil scenes and border designs inspired by Pennsylvania Dutch motifs and folk art.... An elegant tribute to an American classic. - Kirkus Reviews"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lincoln
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
b & w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-56792-390-2 (9781567923902)
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Schweitzer Classification