Synopsis
The timeless circle-game "The Farmer in the Dell" is one of the first that children learn to play, and its happy, lilting song is among the first they learn to sing. Here, the celebrated picture-book artist Ilse Plume has imagined a fresh setting for the lyrics - a farmstead in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. A young Amish farmer takes a wife, the beautiful wife takes a child, the child takes a nurse, the nurse takes a dog, and with each successive verse the seasons turn, the farmer grows older, and his farm grows more prosperous, more lively, more richly populated. Ms. Plume's coloured-pencil drawings are inspired by the folk art and decorative motifs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. They are as comforting as a star-patterned quilt, and as sweet, warm, and delightful as a homemade apple pie. It includes sheet music, lyrics, and directions for playing the game.
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About the Author
Ilse Plume is a collector and illustrator of children's songs and folktales from around the world. Her first book, The Bremen-Town Musicians, was a Caldecott Honor Book for 1981. She has since created many other beautiful works, including The Twelve Days of Christmas and she has also illustrated books by Jane Langton, Nancy Williard, & Charlotte Zolotow.
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The Farmer in the Dell
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David R. Godine, Publisher, 2004
ISBN 10: 1567922708
ISBN 13: 9781567922707
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Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. Plume, Ilse (illustrator). Book is in acceptable condition and shows signs of wear. Book may also include underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.1567922708.A
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The Farmer in the Dell
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ISBN 10: 1567922708
ISBN 13: 9781567922707
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Plume, Ilse (illustrator). illustrated edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 1567922708-7-1-13
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The Farmer in the Dell
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ISBN 13: 9781567922707
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Plume, Ilse (illustrator). illustrated edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP96133129
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The Farmer in the Dell
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ISBN 10: 1567922708
ISBN 13: 9781567922707
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Plume, Ilse (illustrator). illustrated edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP96133129
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The Farmer in the Dell
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ISBN 10: 1567922708
ISBN 13: 9781567922707
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Plume, Ilse (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1567922708I3N00
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The Farmer in the Dell
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ISBN 10: 1567922708
ISBN 13: 9781567922707
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Plume, Ilse (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1567922708I5N00
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The Farmer In The Dell
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ISBN 10: 1567922708
ISBN 13: 9781567922707
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Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Plume, Ilse (illustrator). Provides the words to nine verses of the well-known folk song, with instructions for playing the traditional game. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is so loose that the book will stay open to any given page. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123552523
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The Farmer In The Dell
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David R Godine Pub, Boston MA, 2004
ISBN 10: 1567922708
ISBN 13: 9781567922707
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Seller: Gene The Book Peddler, Winchester, NH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Plume, Ilse (illustrator). First Edition/First Printing. first edition/first prinitng book is tight with no markings, dj has minor rubbing and soiling, great copy. Seller Inventory # 013452
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Farmer in the Dell
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New in As New dust jacket. Illustrated by Plume, Ilse (illustrator). "Here Ilse Plume has imagined a fresh and very American setting for the lyrics- a farmstead in the Pennsylvania Dutch country." ; 10 x 6 1/4 ". Seller Inventory # 47948
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THE FARMER IN THE DELL
Published by
David Godine, Boston, 2004
ISBN 10: 1567922708
ISBN 13: 9781567922707
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Seller: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, Durham, NC, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Plume, Ilse (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1st ed, 1st prt. Lovely version of this timeless "circle game). Provides words to nine verses of the well-known & much-loved folk song complement by lovely color illus by Caldecott Honor Artist Plume. A Pennsylvania Dutch farmstead provides the charming setting. Seller Inventory # 027946