
BY
EVALEEN STEIN
Illustrations
Child Songs of Cheer
UP, LITTLE ONES!
DANDELIONS
OUR PUPPIES
THE LOST BALLOON
THE CIRCUS PROCESSION
MAY-BASKETS
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.
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.
Subjects

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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