The Bells of London with a story in pictures by Ashley Wolff

 Ms. Wolff adds a story through her illustrations to a traditional British nursery rhyme. 

A young girl takes her dove into the city. As she and her father venture into London, they hear the peal of the different church bells. With much regret she sells her dove and then makes a choice that causes her and young boy (the buyer) to dash about London.

I wanted to know to know the backstory to the rhyme. But this book was published in 1984 when picture books did not include additional information.

The illustrations depict typical activities of Londoners during this time period. I did not appreciate two women's cleavage showing. It wasn't obnoxious. . .maybe a kid would not notice it?

-Borrowed from the library.