
A charming collection of playful verses, this book gathers the spontaneous rhymes a bright twelve‑year‑old crafted while learning the world around her. Each jingle turns ordinary facts—about bones, kitchen tools, or everyday curiosities—into catchy, rhythmic snippets that stick in the mind far more easily than rote memorization. The author’s early mastery of the typewriter and love of free expression shine through, making the verses feel both earnest and delightfully inventive.
Parents and teachers will find the pages a handy resource for turning lessons into sing‑along moments, while young listeners can enjoy the humor and rhythm that bring ordinary subjects to life. The simple, unpolished style captures the wonder of a child’s perspective, offering a glimpse into how a youthful mind organizes knowledge with melody. Whether read aloud in a classroom or whispered at bedtime, these jingles invite readers to explore facts with a smile and a beat.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (156K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Starner, Clare Elliott, Joe Cooper, Close@Hand and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2015-01-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1902–1983
Remembered as a child prodigy who published books while still very young, this early 20th-century American writer grew up in the spotlight and kept writing as an adult. Her story blends literary curiosity, unusual fame, and a glimpse of how talent was celebrated in her era.
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