The Song of Sixpence

This delightful picture book gathers three beloved favorites for young ears: the classic nursery rhyme “Sing a Song of Sixpence,” a fairy‑tale adventure called Princess Belle‑Etoile, and a whimsical alphabet of familiar nursery friends. Walter Crane’s original colour plates fill each page with bright, detailed artwork that brings kings, queens, blackbirds and enchanted scenes to life. The lively illustrations invite children to hum the catchy rhyme while exploring the charming visuals.

The fairy‑tale introduces three sisters—Roussette, Brunette, and Blondine—who earn a magical blessing after welcoming a disguised fairy into their home. Soon a king, his brother, and the lord admiral arrive, enchanted by the sisters’ beauty and arrange marriages that promise a royal future. Interspersed with the alphabet, each letter is paired with a beloved nursery character, turning learning into a playful adventure alongside the story.