Jessie Willcox Smith is celebrated as one of the foremost children's book illustrators, renowned for her sensitive portrayal of childhood moods and expressions. Her evocative artwork, which graced countless magazine covers, established a distinctive style that influenced American nurseries and playrooms. Collaborating with her peers as 'The Red Rose Girls,' she produced enduring images for beloved children's classics. Her remarkable ability to capture the joy and tenderness of youth makes her work a touching and endearing experience for readers.
Presents a collection of both familiar and lesser known English fairy tales, including "Tattercoats", "Jack and the Beanstalk", and "Mollie Whuppie and the Double-Faced Giant".
An orphan sent to live with her grandfather learns to love both the old man and the Swiss Alps and is homesick when she goes to the city to be a companion to an invalid.