The Nursery, July 1881, Vol. XXX A Monthly Magazine for Youngest Readers

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The Nursery, July 1881, Vol. XXX A Monthly Magazine for Youngest Readers

by Various Authors

EN·~26 minutes·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

THE NURSERY - A Monthly Magazine For Youngest Readers.

0:40

HIDE-AND-SEEK.

1:24

FLOWERS FOR MAMMA.

0:23

HAMMOCK SONG.

0:16

OUTWITTED.

1:33

ROSIE AND THE PIGS.

0:20

ZIP COON.

2:38

THE FUSS IN THE POULTRY-YARD.

1:21

WHAT'S UP?

1:33

OUR CHARLEY.

2:06

Description

A delightful glimpse into a late‑Victorian children’s periodical, this collection gathers a dozen short prose pieces and lively verses that once brightened the shelves of young readers. The stories are simple enough for early listeners yet carry the gentle charm of a bygone era, with each tale presented in a warm, conversational tone.

Among the pages you’ll hear a mother’s frantic yet affectionate search for her mischievous son during a game of hide‑and‑seek, a witty fox trying to lure a proud rooster into a feast, and a breezy hammock song that celebrates sunshine, butterflies, and carefree play. Light‑hearted animal adventures, garden escapades, and sing‑along rhymes weave together a tapestry of innocent wonder and subtle lessons about curiosity, kindness, and the joy of imagination.

Listening to these timeless pieces feels like stepping into a sun‑dappled garden where every turn offers a new, smile‑inducing story, perfect for sharing with children eager to explore classic storytelling.

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Full title

The Nursery, July 1881, Vol. XXX A Monthly Magazine for Youngest Readers A Monthly Magazine for Youngest Readers

Language

en

Duration

~26 minutes (25K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Emmy, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Music transcribed by Veronika Redfern.

Release date

2013-02-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

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