
audiobook
BUDS AND BLOSSOMS; OR, STORIES OF REAL CHILDREN.
INTRODUCTION.
THE WISH.
THE FIRST RIPE STRAWBERRY.
THE FLOWERS.
THE PIANO-FORTE.
THE BIRTH-DAY.
THE YOUNG BIRDS.
THE BLACK FROCK.
THE PERVERSE LITTLE GIRL.
A gentle series of vignettes brings the everyday wonders of childhood to life, inviting listeners to share the simple joys and questions of three lively youngsters. Through a mother’s warm narration, the stories reveal how the children explore the world around them—wondering about the sun and moon, tracing the ripening of strawberries, and marveling at birds in flight—while learning about kindness, faith, and the rhythm of seasons. The tone is affectionate and conversational, making each scene feel like a quiet, shared moment in a cozy parlour.
The collection captures the innocence of a bygone era without sacrificing the universality of a child’s curiosity. Listeners will hear the playful banter of Emily, Edwin and Charles as they tease, tease each other, and discover new ideas, all under the caring guidance of their mother. These snapshots of real children’s lives feel both nostalgic and timeless, offering a comforting reminder of how ordinary moments can become treasured stories.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (77K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: J. Hatchard and Son, 1832.
Credits
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2022-03-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A little-known 19th-century writer whose work survives mainly through digitized library records, offering a glimpse of the era’s quieter literary voices.
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