A celebration of one of the most important publishers of childrens books, this title commemorates the 150th anniversary of Frederick Warne. The collection includes scarcely-seen material as well as classic stories and artwork from four of the most influential children's authors and illustrators of all time: Beatrix Potter Kate Greenaway Randolph Caldecott Edward Lear Each section is introduced by important modern authors and illustrators; Jan Pienkowski, Paul O Zelinsky, Eleanor Taylor and Lee Bennett Hopkins.