Child Songs of Cheer

audiobook

Child Songs of Cheer

by Evaleen Stein

EN·~44 minutes·74 chapters

Chapters

74 total
1

BY

0:00
2

EVALEEN STEIN

2:11
3

Illustrations

0:25
4

Child Songs of Cheer

0:01
5

UP, LITTLE ONES!

0:29
6

DANDELIONS

0:33
7

OUR PUPPIES

0:16
8

THE LOST BALLOON

0:26
9

THE CIRCUS PROCESSION

2:42
10

MAY-BASKETS

0:29

Description

A charming anthology of gentle verses that celebrate the simple wonders of childhood. Each poem invites young listeners to wander through gardens of dandelions, listen to robin songs, and marvel at playful puppies, all rendered with lively rhythm and warm rhyme. Accompanied by soft, early‑20th‑century illustrations, the collection feels like a picture book come to life in sound.

The verses glide from breezy scenes—like a lost balloon drifting toward the moon—to exciting moments such as a bustling circus procession and a quiet night beneath fireflies. The tone stays light and encouraging, urging kids to sing along, observe nature, and cherish everyday magic. Perfect for bedtime or a sunny afternoon, these short, melodic stories make listening a delight for both children and the grown‑ups who share them.

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Language

en

Duration

~44 minutes (42K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-09-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Evaleen Stein

Evaleen Stein

1863–1923

Best known for graceful children’s stories, poems, and illustrations, this Indiana writer brought history, fairy tales, and the natural world to young readers with unusual warmth. Her work has a gentle, old-fashioned charm that still feels inviting today.

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