Last year I bought an oak school desk and the dealer gave me the 1950s children's book Pour les Enfants Sages by Kate Greenaway. The illustrations are so lovely, they'd look great suitably-framed in a child's room, bedroom, powder room or art studio!
Your book looks beautiful, full of lovely images! You may already be aware of this site, but they have printable images available for download and very often, they feature old children's books, all of them appear to be French. It's nothing like the originals as you have, but it's a fun website to see what they have sometimes.
http://grandformat.blogspot.com/index.html
Posted by: Willow Grace | 29 March 2007 at 05:55
Wonderful!! I was proud that I could translate most of it :) xx, JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 27 March 2007 at 04:52
Beautiful indeed! This post reminds me about the story books I used to read as a child, when I was first spending our on the photos, and only then reading the actual stories.
Posted by: Alina Popescu | 26 March 2007 at 06:35
Kate Greenaway in French! Lovely.
Un thé avec du lait, s.v.p.!
Posted by: Colette | 26 March 2007 at 06:22
This is gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 26 March 2007 at 04:30
What a beautiful book - I've always loved Kate Greenaways illustrations.
Posted by: tinker | 26 March 2007 at 04:18
Lovely book and photo. I'll visit again soon now that I am no longer on the road.
Posted by: sarala | 26 March 2007 at 02:26
what a gorgeous book...those illustrations are so beautiful.
Posted by: nel | 25 March 2007 at 23:41
Aren't they adorable? I have enjoyed reading your latest posts Tara. Your photography of small things and large are always a delight. And congrats on all your winnings. It's nice to have days when everything goes well. (And remember - Bush won't be around for ever! THAT'S got to be good news!)
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 25 March 2007 at 22:59
These are lovely indeed!
Posted by: Mary Timme | 25 March 2007 at 22:58
What lovely illustrations! They are definitely frame-worthy and so sweet, and a wonderful find!
Andrea
Posted by: Southern Heart | 25 March 2007 at 21:31
I've always loved her(KG) illos - this is beautiful. I used to have an antique oak school desk but ended up giving to my youngest nieces to use in their playroom. I wonder if they still use it.
XOXO
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | 25 March 2007 at 20:51
Fabulous! I love that it is in French! You could photocopy some pages and use them in a collage! THey are so darling!...It is over 80 degrees here today!
Posted by: pam aries | 25 March 2007 at 20:45
I love Kate Greenaway and her illustrations. Have only seen her books in English untill now.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 25 March 2007 at 20:39
Absolutely gorgeous!
I love the sweet simple happy days era of the 50's.
Blessings!
Posted by: Jeanne | 25 March 2007 at 20:38
agree with tongue in cheek on that! Lovely book Tara and what a nice gift!
Posted by: berrie | 25 March 2007 at 20:17
Kate Greenway's art shows life of another time gently, with such tenderness. Like a lullabye.
Posted by: tongue in cheek | 25 March 2007 at 18:46
They are wonderful!! Soo me!!!! Love the book! What a treat!xxo,Vanessa
Posted by: Vanessa | 25 March 2007 at 18:32
I love Kate's books - i even name a doll
after her books when I was little!
And then i named a doll after I bought a few
years ago!
Posted by: sophie | 25 March 2007 at 17:05
Oh Tara these pages are simply divine. I adore the tea party. Your treasures are always so much fun to see thank you so much for the constant inspiration.
XO
Kristen
Posted by: kristen robinson | 25 March 2007 at 16:59