Rhymes and Jingles

audiobook

Rhymes and Jingles

by Mary Mapes Dodge

EN·~2 hours·127 chapters

Chapters

127 total
1

ELFIN JACK, THE GIANT-KILLER.

1:28
2

THE MAYOR OF SCUTTLETON.

1:46
3

SNOW.

0:39
4

CHRISTMAS BELLS.

0:57
5

MY LADDIE.

0:23
6

MARCH.

0:29
7

GARDEN SONGS.

3:03
8

"LIFT UP YOUR FACE, LITTLE DAISY."

0:45
9

HOBBLEDY HOPS.

0:17
10

THE ANTS.

0:23

Description

A lively chorus of rhymes carries listeners into a moon‑lit glen where the diminutive hero Elfin Jack brandishes a reed‑sword and an acorn shield. His daring feats—outwitting a buzzing hornet, confronting a mischievous spider, and sparring with a hulking giant—are recounted by the elves in a sing‑song style that feels both ancient and mischievously modern. The verses weave humor and bravado, setting a tone that balances whimsical legend with quick‑witted wordplay.

Beyond Jack’s early adventures, the collection scatters through the oddities of Scuttleton’s mayor, a series of slap‑stick mishaps that tumble from burning noses to upside‑down newspapers. Interludes of gentle lullabies, snowfall verses, and festive Christmas bells add soft, melodic pauses, letting the listener breathe between the bustling tales. Each poem stands alone yet forms a tapestry of village life, folklore, and childlike wonder.

The overall effect is a breezy, rhythmic journey that shines when heard aloud, inviting listeners to picture elves, giants, and tiny heroes dancing across the ear with every turn of the page.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (140K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2014-08-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mary Mapes Dodge

Mary Mapes Dodge

1830–1905

Best known for Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates, she helped shape American children's reading with stories full of warmth, imagination, and everyday courage. As the founding editor of St. Nicholas Magazine, she also opened the door for generations of young readers and writers.

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