The Nursery, February 1873, Vol. XIII.

Step into a charming 19th‑century magazine built just for the youngest listeners. Its pages mingle short prose tales and lively verses, each crafted to spark curiosity and wonder. From gentle holiday scenes to playful animal adventures, the stories invite children to explore simple joys and quiet lessons.

In “The Biography of a Bubble,” a patient father keeps a promise to his daughter by naming and narrating the fleeting lives of soap bubbles, turning a moment of play into a tender meditation on impermanence. The whimsical “Jack’s Menagerie” roams a crooked cherry‑tree zoo, introducing an elephant, kangaroos, a grizzly bear and more, all with a light‑hearted rhyme that celebrates imagination. Together these pieces capture the delightful cadence of childhood, making the collection a warm listening experience for families.