A Book for Kids

audiobook

A Book for Kids

by C. J. (Clarence James) Dennis

EN·~1 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
1

A BOOK FOR KIDSbyC J Dennis(1921) - [reissued as ROUNDABOUT (1935)]

0:49
2

A BOOK FOR KIDS

1:28
3

A BOOK FOR KIDS

1:24:47

Description

A kindly old voice greets listeners, urging them to treat books as true companions rather than mere toys. With a playful mix of rhyme and rhythm, the narrator weaves gentle reminders that stories will be needed “on a later day,” sparking curiosity in even the youngest ears. The opening verses set a warm, lyrical tone that feels like a friendly chat beside a hearth, inviting children to explore the world of words.

From a bustling baker dreaming of sweet treats to a sunrise dance of blue wrens and yellow‑tails, the collection bounces through vivid little universes. Adventurous drovers chant the road to Cuppacumalonga, while a weather‑worn swagman shares his wandering spirit, each poem pulsing with Australian charm and universal wonder. Listeners will find a merry parade of characters, rhythmic verses, and gentle life lessons that nurture a love of reading and imagination.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (83K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Colin Choat

Release date

2005-07-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

C. J. (Clarence James) Dennis

C. J. (Clarence James) Dennis

1876–1938

Best known for the lively verse novel The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke, this Australian poet and journalist brought everyday speech and humor into literature in a way that reached a huge popular audience. His writing helped make Australian slang and working-class voices feel at home on the page.

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