A Gallery of Children facts for kids
Cover of the first edition
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| Author | A. A. Milne |
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| Illustrator | Henriëtte Willebeek Le Mair |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Published | 1925 (David McKay Company) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 105 pp |
A Gallery of Children is a collection of twelve magical stories for kids. It was written by A. A. Milne, who also created the famous Winnie-the-Pooh books. The beautiful pictures in the book were drawn by Saida, also known as H. Willebeek Le Mair.
This book first came out in 1925. It was published in London by Stanley Paul & Co. and in Philadelphia by David McKay Company. This was A. A. Milne's second book for children. It was his first book of stories for young readers. It came out after his poetry book When We Were Very Young (1924). It was published before his very famous Winnie-the-Pooh (1926).
Contents
About the Book
A Gallery of Children is a special collection of short stories. Each story features different child characters. They go on adventures, imagine new worlds, and explore everyday life. Milne uses his gentle and imaginative writing style. This makes the stories fun and relatable for young readers.
The Author: A. A. Milne
A. A. Milne was a British author. He is best known for his Winnie-the-Pooh books. These stories are loved by children and adults worldwide. Milne also wrote plays, novels, and essays for grown-ups. His children's books, however, brought him lasting fame.
The Illustrator: Henriëtte Willebeek Le Mair
Henriëtte Willebeek Le Mair was a Dutch illustrator. She was known for her delicate and charming artwork. Her illustrations often featured children in beautiful settings. Her pictures in A Gallery of Children bring Milne's characters to life. They add a lovely visual element to the stories.
What's Inside: The Stories
This book contains twelve unique stories. Each one offers a glimpse into a child's imagination. They explore themes like friendship, discovery, and the joy of play. Here are the titles of the stories you will find in the book:
- "The Princess and the Apple-Tree"
- "Sparrow Tree Square"
- "The Twins"
- "Miss Waterlow in Bed"
- "Sand Babies"
- "Poor Anne"
- "A Voyage to India"
- "Barbara's Birthday"
- "The Baby Show"
- "The Magic Hill"
- "The Three Daughters of M. Dupont"
- "Castles by the Sea"
