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PREFACE.
MOTHER GOOSE.
SLEEP, DOLLY!
WAKE, DOLLY!
ELLA AND THE ROSES.
IDA MAY.
THE PEACOCK.
MINNIE’S FAITHFULNESS
THE PULSIFER CHILDREN.
A charming little anthology gathers fresh, sing‑song verses crafted especially for young ears. The poems drift from playful lullabies that coax a sleepy child to rise for games, to tender scenes of a girl admiring garden roses while learning the value of honesty. Simple rhyme and steady rhythm keep the tone light, while each piece carries a gentle reminder of kindness, obedience, and gratitude.
Interwoven with modest religious sentiment, the collection offers moral snapshots that feel like whispered guidance from a caring adult. Little characters such as Ida May confront everyday temptations and learn to seek forgiveness, while others celebrate the wonder of birds, flowers, and the comforting presence of a pet. The overall effect is a warm, nostalgic glimpse into 19th‑century childhood teachings, perfect for families looking to share sweet, wholesome verses with their youngest listeners.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (118K 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
2021-08-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
d. 1900
A little-known 19th-century American writer, remembered today for a charming collection of verses for children and their pets. Her surviving work has the warm, moral tone of early juvenile poetry and offers a small glimpse into everyday reading for young families of the era.
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