
PREFACE
ROSAMUNDA
DISAPPOINTMENT
ON STRIKE
FAIRY SIGHT
A FAIRY NECKLACE
PAYING A CALL
BEFORE BREAKFAST
GOBLINS
THE FAIRY’S BEDTIME
A warm and playful collection of verses crafted especially for young listeners, this anthology brings together the very kinds of poems children love most: the cheeky, child‑sized humor and the bright, imaginative snapshots of fairy‑filled worlds. Written by an experienced teacher who shaped each piece from the ideas and giggles of her own pupils, the poems feel both familiar and fresh, inviting kids to see the magic in everyday moments.
From garden adventures where tiny elves greet a curious girl, to gentle warnings about mischievous goblins hiding in the corners of a home, each rhyme captures a slice of childhood wonder. The verses celebrate simple delights—tea parties, raindrop necklaces, sunrise walks—while encouraging listeners to create their own stories and let their imaginations soar.
Listeners will find a friendly voice that speaks directly to a child's perspective, turning ordinary scenes into enchanting experiences. The collection is perfect for bedtime, classroom sharing, or any time a child wants to hear a laugh‑filled, whimsical tale in rhyme.
Language
en
Duration
~21 minutes (20K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Release date
Aug 14, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1897–1968
Beloved for whisking generations of young readers into secret islands, school dormitories, and magical toylands, this hugely popular British writer created some of children’s fiction’s most enduring series. Her stories are fast-moving, imaginative, and full of adventure, mystery, and independence.
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