Marigold Garden – Kate Greenaway (1885, commonly reprinted through 1900)
A charming collection of nursery rhymes and original verses by celebrated Victorian illustrator Kate Greenaway, Marigold Garden showcases her signature style of idyllic childhood scenes, delicate floral borders, and children in Regency-era dress. The poems—whimsical and gently moral—follow the seasons with themes of play, nature, and innocence. Greenaway’s watercolor illustrations, reproduced through chromoxylography, became iconic for their nostalgic elegance and influenced children’s book art for generations.
If You Admire Greenaway’s Style:
- Under the Window (Greenaway, 1879) – Her breakthrough collection of rhymes.
- A Apple Pie (Greenaway, 1886) – Alphabet book with her classic imagery.
- The Language of Flowers (Greenaway, 1884) – Floral symbolism paired with her art.
