Mother’s Little Rhyme Book
Illustrator / Author: Henriëtte Willebeek Le Mair Publisher: Philomel Books | English | Year: 1992

Henriëtte Willebeek Le Mair (1889–1966) was a Dutch illustrator celebrated for her delicate watercolor style and her gentle depictions of childhood. Deeply influenced by French artist Louis-Maurice Boutet de Monvel, her works evoke a quiet grace and nostalgia that have charmed readers for over a century. Originally created in the early 1900s, Mother’s Little Rhyme Book gathers a selection of classic nursery rhymes, accompanied by Le Mair’s tender illustrations. This 1992 Philomel cloth-bound edition beautifully preserves her timeless art, offering a charming glimpse into the innocence and simplicity of early childhood.

Condition: Very Good+ — A rare 1992 cloth-bound vintage edition preserved in excellent condition. The pages are crisp and clean, showing only slight signs of handling and minor creases. The cloth cover remains bright and firm, with only minimal fraying at the corners — remarkable for its age.