Title: A Child’s Garden of Verses
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Illustrator: Gyo Fujikawa
Editions/Years: 1957
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York
Format: Clothbound hardcover
Length: 77 pages
Dimensions: 8.75" x 12.25"
Genre: Classic poetry / Vintage illustrated children’s books
This listing includes a beautifully illustrated vintage children’s book—A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson illustrated by the beloved artist Gyo Fujikawa.
This edition was 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, this edition bring together classic poetry that feel both nostalgic and visually rich. It displays beautifully on a bookshelf and is 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.
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:
This edition shows cover and spine wear consistent with age, especially along edges of the covers and spines. No writing, torn, or missing pages noted. Tightly bound and structurally sound with no damage to the hinges.
Illustrations (black & white and full color) remain vivid throughout the book.
