The April Baby's Book of Tunes with the story of how they came to be written

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The April Baby's Book of Tunes with the story of how they came to be written

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

EN·~1 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

Transcriber's Notes

1:24:33

Description

A lovingly crafted anthology brings together a handful of familiar nursery tunes, each paired with the whimsical tale of how it first came to life. Illustrations by Kate Greenaway float beside the verses, while clickable links let listeners hear the melodies in MP3 or download the notation in MusicXML. The book feels like a Victorian treasure chest, offering both visual delight and the chance to hear the songs as they might have sounded over a hundred years ago.

At the heart of the collection are three sisters—April, May and June—who were named for the months of their birth. Their modest German village becomes a snowy playground, and a sudden chill turns their sleigh rides into a cozy indoor project of Easter gifts and hidden eggs. Their playful banter and vivid recollections give each tune a personal backdrop, inviting listeners to step into a world where music, childhood mischief, and seasonal holidays intertwine.

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Full title

The April Baby's Book of Tunes with the story of how they came to be written with the story of how they came to be written

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (81K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by MWS, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2019-04-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Elizabeth Von Arnim

Elizabeth Von Arnim

1866–1941

Best known for the quietly funny, sharply observant novels Elizabeth and Her German Garden and The Enchanted April, this British-Australian writer had a gift for turning domestic life, travel, and women’s independence into irresistible fiction. Her books are witty, elegant, and still feel fresh today.

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