The Peter Patter Book of Nursery Rhymes

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The Peter Patter Book of Nursery Rhymes

by Leroy F. (Leroy Freeman) Jackson

EN·~50 minutes

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Step into the breezy world of Peter Patter, a solitary youngster who lives among cedar bark and pine trees, sharing secrets with squirrels, crickets, and his wise Uncle Owl. From moonlit gatherings under an oak to the chatter of forest creatures, the verses capture a gentle, imaginative rhythm that feels like a whispered conversation with nature itself.

The collection bursts with playful, tongue‑in‑cheek rhymes—whether it’s “A Copper Down a Crack” with its bustling miners, the mischievous “Blue Song” that promises to grow you tall as a telephone pole, or the lively “Hippity Hop to Bed” that turns bedtime into a dance. Each short poem invites listeners to laugh, imagine, and perhaps even join the rhyme, making this anthology a charming companion for children and the young at heart.

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Language

en

Duration

~50 minutes (48K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by K Nordquist, Close@Hand re-scanned some illustrations, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2007-07-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Leroy F. (Leroy Freeman) Jackson

1881–1958

Best remembered for his playful nursery verses, this early-20th-century educator brought a lively, affectionate sense of fun to children’s poetry. His work pairs cheerful nonsense, musical language, and a teacher’s feel for what delights young listeners.

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