Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1981
A Visit to William Blake's Inn
By Nancy Willard, Alice Provensen (Illustrator)
Enter an inn where poetry and whimsy meet unusual guests.
Newbery Medal (1982)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1982)Caldecott Honor (1982)Golden Kite Honor (1982)
48 pages· 2,407 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 3,740 ratings
Summary: Step into an enchanting inn run by the legendary poet William Blake, where dragons brew, angels fluff featherbeds, and a rabbit guides guests. Meet the Man in the Marmalade Hat, the King of Cats, and sunflowers seeking a room with a view. Each poem unveils a magical world, blending whimsy with wonder. What secrets do these guests hold, and what tales will unfold in this extraordinary place? Discover a realm where imagination reigns and every corner holds a new surprise.

