Charles Snell (1877–1961)

(easy picture book) Designed to be a token "gift" book or "coffee table" book given from donor to recipient as a token of prayer and well -wishes to the receiver. A poetic prayer accompanies a series of vintage type images designed to convey hopes of all things good for the receiver of the book. I had come into ownership of this book many years ago as a gift to my younger son. When he was quite young, he seemed mezmerized by the calming effect of the words and beautiful pictures. This book would make a restful bedtime story for a youngster. Of particular interest is a note on the author and two illustrators in the book on the back flap. It explains the selection process of the pictures and prose.… (meer)