The Secret Garden Coloring Book

By Frances Hodgson Burnett Illustrated by Thea Kliros

$5.99

Publication Date: 18th June 2014

In this classic children's story, a secret garden on a gloomy Yorkshire estate becomes a place of health and happiness for Colin, the frail son of Archibald Craven, owner of the estate. For ten years after Craven's wife was fatally injured in the garden, the grieving husband avoided the place and forbade others to go there as well. But thanks to Mary Lennox, Craven's orphaned niece who comes to stay, and Dickon, a neighbor lad with a special rapport with animals, the long-abandoned garden blooms anew, bringing a healing spirit to the ancient manor. Now children can bring the story to life... Read More
Format: Paperback
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In this classic children's story, a secret garden on a gloomy Yorkshire estate becomes a place of health and happiness for Colin, the frail son of Archibald Craven, owner of the estate. For ten years after Craven's wife was fatally injured in the garden, the grieving husband avoided the place and forbade others to go there as well. But thanks to Mary Lennox, Craven's orphaned niece who comes to stay, and Dickon, a neighbor lad with a special rapport with animals, the long-abandoned garden blooms anew, bringing a healing spirit to the ancient manor. Now children can bring the story to life... Read More
Description
In this classic children's story, a secret garden on a gloomy Yorkshire estate becomes a place of health and happiness for Colin, the frail son of Archibald Craven, owner of the estate. For ten years after Craven's wife was fatally injured in the garden, the grieving husband avoided the place and forbade others to go there as well. But thanks to Mary Lennox, Craven's orphaned niece who comes to stay, and Dickon, a neighbor lad with a special rapport with animals, the long-abandoned garden blooms anew, bringing a healing spirit to the ancient manor. Now children can bring the story to life by coloring 27 delightful illustrations that wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the tale. They'll also have the fun of reading or listening to the story, specially adapted for this edition by Brian Doherty.

Dover Original.
Details
  • Price: $5.99
  • Pages: 48
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Dover Classic Stories Coloring Book
  • Publication Date: 18th June 2014
  • Trim Size: 8.25 x 11 in
  • ISBN: 9780486276809
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books
Author Bio
English-born novelist and playwright Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) is best known for her three children's classics: The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Her 40-some books focus on sentimental, romantic themes, and her biography, written by her son (the model for Little Lord Fauntleroy), is called The Romantick Lady.
In this classic children's story, a secret garden on a gloomy Yorkshire estate becomes a place of health and happiness for Colin, the frail son of Archibald Craven, owner of the estate. For ten years after Craven's wife was fatally injured in the garden, the grieving husband avoided the place and forbade others to go there as well. But thanks to Mary Lennox, Craven's orphaned niece who comes to stay, and Dickon, a neighbor lad with a special rapport with animals, the long-abandoned garden blooms anew, bringing a healing spirit to the ancient manor. Now children can bring the story to life by coloring 27 delightful illustrations that wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the tale. They'll also have the fun of reading or listening to the story, specially adapted for this edition by Brian Doherty.

Dover Original.
  • Price: $5.99
  • Pages: 48
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Imprint: Dover Publications
  • Series: Dover Classic Stories Coloring Book
  • Publication Date: 18th June 2014
  • Trim Size: 8.25 x 11 in
  • ISBN: 9780486276809
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books
English-born novelist and playwright Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) is best known for her three children's classics: The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Her 40-some books focus on sentimental, romantic themes, and her biography, written by her son (the model for Little Lord Fauntleroy), is called The Romantick Lady.