SING A SONG FOR SIX-PENCE

by Randolph Caldecott, The Gunston Trust (Editor)

Overview

SING A SONG FOR SIX-PENCE - ILLUSTRATED BY RANDALPH CALDECOTT - GUNSTON CLASSICS

. A very popular classic nursery rhyme brought to life with the delightful illustrations of famed R. Caldecott are said to have many undertones back in the day. One of the most interesting is that the rhyme
may have been a coded message used by the legendary pirate captain Blackbeard to recruit pirates. Sixpence and a hipflask of rye whisky was the weekly pirate's wage. The 'blackbirds' were blackbeard's pirates and the 'pie' his ship. A charming tale that always delights.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798765581759
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	06/16/2022
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.07(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Randolph Caldecott - 1846-1886

was a British artist and illustrator, born in Chester. The Caldecott Medal was named in his honour. He exercised his art chiefly in book illustrations. His abilities as an artist were promptly and generously recognised by the Royal Academy.
Born: March 22, 1846, Chester, United Kingdom
Died: February 12, 1886, St. Augustine, FL USA