Four Color #41

This 1944 Dell Four Color entry brings beloved nursery rhymes to life with a cover by Walt Kelly that's as gentle and charming as the rhymes themselves. A wide-eyed baby nestles in a wooden cradle perched among tree branches, while a curious squirrel and a pair of bluebirds keep watchful company — a tender scene straight from "Rock-a-Bye Baby." Along the left border, a cheerful parade of storybook characters hints at the wealth of nursery-rhyme fun waiting inside, rendered with the warm, inviting style that made this series a delight for young readers.