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PROEVE VAN KLEINE GEDIGTEN VOOR KINDEREN. - TE UTREGT, BIJ DE WED. JAN VAN TERVEEN EN ZOON. - MDCCLXXIX.
SALOMO. - VOORBERIGT.
AAN TWEE LIEVE KLEINE JONGENS.
HET KINDERLIJK GELUK.
DE PERZIK.
DE KINDERLIEFDE.
ALEXIS
DE WAARE RIJKDOM
HET VROLIJK LEEREN.
A modest collection of short, rhyming verses invites young listeners into a world of simple moral lessons and gentle wonder. The poet crafts each piece with care, aiming to be easy enough for children to memorize and recite without memorization tricks, while still offering a wholesome glimpse of gratitude, family affection, and the quiet joy of everyday life. The language, rooted in the language of the late 1700s, carries a quiet charm that feels both historic and timeless, making the poems feel like treasured heirlooms shared across generations.
Listeners will find verses that celebrate the happiness of a child’s simple needs, the sweet bond between parent and child, and the modest riches of virtue over material wealth. The collection balances lighthearted playfulness with thoughtful reflection, encouraging young minds to ask questions, speak their feelings, and discover a gentle, faith‑filled perspective on growing up. It’s an approachable, heart‑warming listening experience for children just beyond early childhood.
Language
nl
Duration
~50 minutes (48K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-11-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1746–1803
Best remembered as one of the first major Dutch writers to create poetry especially for children, this 18th-century author mixed warmth, moral reflection, and everyday scenes in a way that stayed popular for generations. His verses helped shape children’s literature in the Netherlands and are still recognized today.
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