Thomas Crane

Thomas Crane
Thomas Crane (1843–1903) was an English author, illustrator, and designer best known for his collaborations with his brother, Walter Crane. He worked primarily in children's literature and is recognized for his contribution to Victorian-era picture books. Some of his most notable works include "The Baby’s Bouquet" and "The Baby’s Opera," where he combined poetry and nursery rhymes with vivid illustrations. His style was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, and his books often featured intricate and decorative designs.

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My readers, would you like to goabroad, for just an hour or so,With little friends of different ages? Look at them in these pictured pages—Brothers and sisters you can see,—all children of one family.Their father, too, you here will find, and good Miss Earle, their teacher kind.Three years ago their Mother died, and ever since has Father triedTo give his children in the Spring some tour, or treat,... more...