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Transcriber's Notes
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.
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
Apr 18, 2019
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1941
Best known for the quietly funny charm of Elizabeth and Her German Garden and the lasting appeal of The Enchanted April, she wrote sharp, humane novels about freedom, marriage, and the pleasures of ordinary life. Her books often mix wit, social observation, and a strong sense of place.
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