Louisa May Alcott's 'Jack and Jill' is a beloved children's classic that tells the story of Jack Minot and Janey Pecq, two close friends who experience the joys and sorrows of childhood together. Filled with heartwarming moments and valuable life lessons, the book is written in Alcott's signature warm and engaging style, making it a delightful read for young readers and adults alike. Set in a quaint New England town, the story provides a glimpse into the lives of children in the 19th century, capturing their innocence and adventurous spirit. Alcotts vivid descriptions and memorable characters bring the story to life, making it a timeless treasure in children's literature. The relatable themes of friendship, resilience, and growing up make 'Jack and Jill' a must-read for anyone looking for a heartwarming and meaningful story for all ages. With its enduring charm and timeless lessons, this book is sure to captivate readers and leave a lasting impression.

Jack and Jill: A Village Story is a children's book. It takes place in a small New England town after the Civil War. The story of two good friends named Jack and Janey, Jack and Jill tells of the aftermath of a serious sledding accident. Extract: ""Clear the lulla!" was the general cry on a bright December afternoon, when all the boys and girls of Harmony Village were out enjoying the first good snow of the season. Up and down three long coasts they went as fast as legs and sleds could carry them. One smooth path led into the meadow, and here the little folk congregated; one swept across the pond, where skaters were darting about like water-bugs; and the third, from the very top of the steep hill, ended abruptly at a rail fence on the high bank above the road." Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the classic Little Women and its sequels Little Men and Jo's Boys. Alcott was an abolitionist and a feminist.

From the author of Little Women: An American classic of young best friends in a rustic New England town. In post–Civil War New England, thirteen-year-old Jack Minot and Janey Pecq are inseparable best friends who live next door to each other in the town of Harmony Village. The pair does everything together—so much so that Janey is nicknamed “Jill” to fit the old children’s rhyme. One winter day, the friends share a sled down a treacherous hill and both end up injured and bedridden. Unable to go out and have fun, Jack, Jill, and their circle of friends begin to learn about more than the fun and games of their youth and discover what it means to grow up—exploring their town, their hearts, and the big, wide world beyond for the first time. This charming, wistful coming-of-age tale, written twelve years after Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women, examines the strange, tempestuous changes of adolescence with homespun heart and worldly wisdom.

Jack and Jill visit various countries in this re-telling of the classic nursery rhyme.

Illustrator Charles Reasoner brings his special touch to ever-popular nursery rhymes in this series of tabbed board books. Children will love the charming, detailed scenes as each rhyme unfolds and builds, page-by-page.

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A wonderful book to read aloud and share, this favourite nursery rhyme is brought to life by Kate Willis-Crowley. Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after... With instructions for making your own Jack and Jill finger puppets at the end of the story, this book is one to treasure.