Sing A Song For Sixpence

This well known childrens nursery rhyme Sing A Song For Sixpence - with Randolph Caldecott illustrations was originally published in 1880 as part of Caldecotts Picture Books series. These were published in pairs every year from 1878 until his death in 1886. Randolph Caldecott was one of the most important British illustrators of the Victorian period. He transformed the world of decorated childrens books with his delicate yet considered drawings and imaginative subject choices. Caldecott selected all the stories and rhymes he illustrated (and occasionally wrote) and frequently added his delightful style and humour to the stories himself. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens classics and fairy tales - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books in high-quality colour editions so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.