Flower Children: The Little Cousins of the Field and Garden

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Flower Children: The Little Cousins of the Field and Garden

by Elizabeth Gordon

EN·~12 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

original title

12:59

Description

A charming collection of gentle verses invites listeners into a garden where blossoms speak like children and share their simple, sweet adventures. Each flower introduces itself with a playful rhyme, from the shy Crocus shivering in the cold wind to the proud Lilac boasting of its fragrant plume. The poems celebrate the natural curiosity and kindness that link young hearts to the world of petals, encouraging listeners to see the garden as a friendly classroom of nature.

The book’s warm, lyrical tone is paired with delicate illustrations that bring the characters to life, making it perfect for bedtime listening or a quiet moment of wonder. As the verses flutter from daffodils and tulips to mischievous buttercups and humble forget‑me‑nots, children are reminded of the joy of caring for the earth’s tiny wonders. This timeless tribute to flora and childhood will leave listeners smiling, feeling a little closer to the blooming world outside their windows.

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Language

en

Duration

~12 minutes (12K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Turgut Dincer (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2014-09-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Elizabeth Gordon

Elizabeth Gordon

1866–1922

A writer for young readers, best known for playful books like Flower Children and Bird Children, she turned gardens, birds, and everyday nature into lively verse and stories. Her books were often paired with bright illustrations that helped make them favorites in early 20th-century children's literature.

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