{"product_id":"under-the-window-kate-greenaway-9781518855856","title":"Under the Window | Kate Greenaway","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eUnder the Window: Pictures \u0026amp; Rhymes for Children\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9781518855856\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eKate Greenaway\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTrade Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eOctober 31, 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e64\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eJuvenile Fiction, Poetry, Classic Literature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eOriginally published in 1879, \u003cem\u003eUnder the Window: Pictures \u0026amp; Rhymes for Children\u003c\/em\u003e represents a landmark moment in the history of children's literature. This work served as Kate Greenaway's inaugural children's picture book, showcasing her unique capability to combine her own whimsical verses with delicate, evocative illustrations. Its monumental success in the late 19th century not only launched Greenaway's career but also ignited what became known as the \"Greenaway vogue,\" profoundly influencing the aesthetic standards of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eRegarded by scholars as one of the earliest true \"designer picture books,\" this collection is a masterclass in Victorian-era charm. Greenaway illustrated over 150 books throughout her lifetime, yet \u003cem\u003eUnder the Window\u003c\/em\u003e remains distinct as one of only two titles that she both wrote and illustrated herself. This digitized reprint restores the original woodblock-inspired character graphics, rhythmic text, and floral framing, allowing historical literature collectors and educators to experience the intricate artistry that redefined the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCollectors and enthusiasts of classic 19th-century children's literature and Victorian illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eEducators and librarians seeking historical examples of early designer picture books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eParents and gift-givers looking for timeless, whimsical poetry and art to share with younger readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Greenaway\u003c\/strong\u003e was a preeminent English children's book illustrator and author during the late 19th century. Her signature style—characterized by idealized, nostalgic portrayals of children in Regency-era clothing—established her as one of the most significant figures in the development of children's illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eCelebrated for launching the \"Greenaway vogue,\" this work remains a seminal reference in the study of children's illustration history and is frequently cited as a foundational model for modern picture book design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Under the Window: Pictures \u0026 Rhymes for Children\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Kate Greenaway\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9781518855856\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"64\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2015-10-31\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"Kate Greenaway's iconic 19th-century picture book, Under the Window, features her own verses and illustrations, sparking the famous 'Greenaway vogue.'\",\n    \"offers\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n      \"price\": \"11.99\",\n      \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n      \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n      \"priceValidUntil\": \"2027-07-04\"\n    },\n    \"about\": [\n      { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Children's Poetry\" },\n      { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Classic Children's Literature\" },\n      { \"@type\": \"Thing\", \"name\": \"Literary Criticism\" }\n    ]\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; height: 1px; background: #2c3e50; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: More Than a Bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50541760839995,"sku":"1518855857","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781518855856.jpg?v=1783189296","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/under-the-window-kate-greenaway-9781518855856","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}