
A lively anthology of rhyming verses invites young listeners into a world where imagination runs unchecked. The poems tumble with bright language and quirky scenarios, encouraging children to laugh while they hear the rhythm of nonsense meet gentle moral hints. Each piece feels like a short, vivid tableau that sparks curiosity and invites repeat listening.
One standout poem follows a boy who, after falling asleep, imagines himself as a clown entertaining a gaggle of geese. His outlandish tricks—feeding slate‑pencils, teaching dance steps, and daring fiery hoops—lead to a startling reversal that nudges him toward compassion. Another whimsical romp describes an improbable race featuring frogs, rabbits, greyhounds and cats, all overseen by cigar‑smoking pugs. The playful competition, with its odd rules and unexpected outcomes, captures the delight of absurdity while subtly reminding listeners of fairness and teamwork. Together, these verses create a merry listening experience that balances humor with gentle life lessons.
Language
en
Duration
~4 minutes (4K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy 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
2008-05-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A little-known public-domain poet whose work survives online, with a voice rooted in older verse traditions.
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