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The Queen of Hearts, and Sing a Song for Sixpence

Chapter 2: illustrated by Randolph Caldecott
By Randolph Caldecott
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Two classic nursery rhymes are presented with lively illustrations: one recounts a queen who bakes tarts that are stolen by a knave, the ensuing search, and the knave’s return and promise; the other imagines a pie containing twenty-four blackbirds whose singing startles the court while the king counts money, the queen eats honey, and a maid in the garden has her nose nipped and restored by birds. Playful rhythm and simple episodic scenes emphasize domestic mischief and whimsical courtly imagery, and the illustrations animate the verses with expressive action and detail suited to young children.

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Title: The Queen of Hearts, and Sing a Song for Sixpence

Author: Randolph Caldecott

Release date: February 1, 2004 [eBook #10634]
Most recently updated: December 20, 2020

Language: English

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THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

SING A SONG FOR SIXPENCE

illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

THE QUEEN OF HEARTS.

The Queen of Hearts,
She made some Tarts,



All on a Summer's Day:



The Knave of Hearts,
He stole those Tarts,





And took them right away.



The King of Hearts,
Called for those Tarts,




And beat the Knave full sore:











The Knave of Hearts,
Brought back those Tarts,




And vowed he'd steal no more.


SING A SONG FOR SIXPENCE

Sing a Song for Sixpence,


A Pocketful

of Rye;


Four-and-Twenty Blackbirds

Baked

in a Pie.


When the Pie was opened,
The Birds began to sing;
Was not that

a dainty Dish



To set before the King?

The King was in


his counting-house,

Counting out his Money.

The Queen was in


the Parlour,

Eating Bread and Honey.

The Maid was in


the Garden,
 
 

Hanging out the Clothes;

There came a little Blackbird,


And snapped off her Nose.

But there came a
Jenny Wren
and popped it on again.