
audiobook
RHYMES of a CHILD’S WORLD
THE CHILD INDOORS AT PLAY
MY DEAREST IS A LADY
BUBBLES
THE GROWN-UP WORLD
TEA TIME
UMBRELLAS
THE MARCH WIND
THE TIPTOES
RAIN-ON-THE-ROOF
A gentle collection of verses invites listeners into a world where everyday moments sparkle with wonder. From the quiet joys of indoor play and the bright bursts of bubbles to the comforting rhythm of tea time, each poem captures the imagination of a child discovering nature, family, and the simple magic hidden in ordinary scenes. The language is lyrical yet accessible, encouraging young ears to rhyme along while feeling the warmth of love and the curiosity of fresh adventure.
The poems also offer a tender glimpse into the child’s perspective on the grown‑up world, noting towering chairs, lofty door‑knobs, and the promise of someday joining the adult chorus. Soft illustrations accompany the words, adding a visual charm that complements the rhythmic storytelling. Ideal for a bedtime listen or a sunny afternoon, these verses celebrate the delight of childhood, the beauty of small wonders, and the timeless rhythm of day‑to‑day life.
Language
en
Duration
~59 minutes (56K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Jun 29, 2021
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1886–1965
A longtime writer for children, she paired gentle storytelling with a visual imagination of her own, creating animal tales and verses that feel warm, playful, and old-fashioned in the best way.
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