Title: A Child’s Garden of Verses / Mother Goose
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson / Traditional Mother Goose rhymes
Illustrator: Gyo Fujikawa
Editions/Years: 1983 (Child’s Garden of Verses) / 1968 (Mother Goose)
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York
Format: Clothbound hardcover + glossy hardcover
Length: 77 pages / 125 pages
Dimensions: 8.75" x 12.25" / 9" x 12.25"
Genre: Classic poetry / Nursery rhymes / Vintage illustrated children’s books
This listing includes two beautifully illustrated vintage children’s books—A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson and Mother Goose, both illustrated by the beloved artist Gyo Fujikawa.
These editions were produced by Grosset & Dunlap and feature Fujikawa’s signature style—soft, expressive, and timeless illustrations that have made her one of the most cherished children’s book illustrators of the 20th century.
Perfect for collectors of vintage illustrated children’s literature, these books bring together classic poetry and nursery rhymes in editions that feel both nostalgic and visually rich. They display beautifully on a bookshelf and are ideal for reading, gifting, or collecting.
Gyo Fujikawa was a pioneering Japanese American illustrator and author who created over 50 children’s books. Her work is widely admired for its gentle inclusivity and enduring charm, though she is still often underrepresented in mainstream children’s literature discussions.
These editions are increasingly sought after by collectors of mid-century illustrated children’s books and vintage nursery rhyme collections.
Perfect for:
- Vintage children's book collectors
- Gyo Fujikawa illustration collectors
- Classic nursery rhyme collections
- Homeschool poetry & read-aloud shelves
- Fans of illustrated Golden Age children’s books
- Out-of-print children’s literature enthusiasts
Condition:
Both books show cover and spine wear consistent with age, especially along edges.
Mother Goose: Includes a previous owner inscription/name written inside.
No other writing, torn, or missing pages noted in either book.
Both volumes are tightly bound and structurally sound.
Illustrations (black & white and full color) remain vivid throughout both books.
