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A Little Freckled Person - A Book of Child Verse - BY - MARY CAROLYN DAVIES - WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY HAROLD CUE
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A LITTLE FRECKLED PERSON
The Selfish Sea
The Rabbit
The Uncritical Kitten
Next-Door People
Probation
Perhaps!
'Fraid Stars
A charming collection of verses captures the wondrous world seen through the eyes of a quiet, freckled child. The poems weave everyday moments—washing dishes, tending a garden, listening to a rabbit’s ears—with bright fantasies of pirates, crowns of turquoise, and sailing ships that obey a young imagination’s command. Playful language and gentle rhythm let listeners feel the hush of a secret kingdom hidden behind braids and schoolbooks.
Each piece balances simple observation with a hint of adventure, from the shy kitten that loves unselfishly to the “fraid stars” that flicker like children in the night sky. The illustrations add a soft visual backdrop, while the verses celebrate curiosity, kindness, and the small triumphs of daily life. Ideal for listeners who enjoy lighthearted, lyrical snapshots of childhood wonder, this anthology invites you to rediscover the magic in ordinary moments.
Language
en
Duration
~31 minutes (30K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
May 27, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1888–1974
A prolific early 20th-century writer, she moved easily between lyric poetry, children's verse, short fiction, and plays. Her life ended with years of mystery, but her work still stands out for its clarity, feeling, and range.
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