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Title: Kensington Rhymes

Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Our house -- Our square -- The dancing class -- My sister at a party -- Kissing games -- A ballad of the round pond -- Town and country -- Poor lavender girls -- Summer holidays -- The unpleasant moon -- Suggestions about sleep -- The rare burglar -- The German band -- The deceitful rat-tat -- The cage in the pillar box -- The fortunate coalmen -- The pavement artist -- Sweeps -- Greengrocers -- Christmas not far off -- The disappointment -- Treasure trove -- A visit to my aunt -- Don Quixote -- The wet day -- Last words.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif from scanned pages available at
the Internet Archive.

Summary: "Kensington Rhymes" by Compton MacKenzie is a charming collection of children's poetry published in the early 20th century. The book captures the whimsical experiences and imaginative adventures of children in a London suburb, providing a nostalgic glimpse into childhood perceptions and playful interpretations of everyday life. The poems are illustrated by J. R. Monsell, enhancing the visual appeal while appealing to young readers and their families. The collection features a variety of themes, such as the delights of home, the innocence of childhood games, and the fantastical interpretations of mundane activities. Each poem reflects on different aspects of life, from attending a dancing class and enjoying summer holidays to contemplating the presence of a burglar or the magic of a rainy day. The verses are rich with vivid imagery and playful language, inviting readers to connect with their own childhood memories while sparking their imagination about the world around them. Overall, "Kensington Rhymes" is both a celebration and a portrayal of the joys and tribulations of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972

Illustrator: Monsell, J. R.

EBook No.: 39128

Published: Mar 13, 2012

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Children's poetry, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Kensington Rhymes

Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: Our house -- Our square -- The dancing class -- My sister at a party -- Kissing games -- A ballad of the round pond -- Town and country -- Poor lavender girls -- Summer holidays -- The unpleasant moon -- Suggestions about sleep -- The rare burglar -- The German band -- The deceitful rat-tat -- The cage in the pillar box -- The fortunate coalmen -- The pavement artist -- Sweeps -- Greengrocers -- Christmas not far off -- The disappointment -- Treasure trove -- A visit to my aunt -- Don Quixote -- The wet day -- Last words.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif from scanned pages available at
the Internet Archive.

Summary: "Kensington Rhymes" by Compton MacKenzie is a charming collection of children's poetry published in the early 20th century. The book captures the whimsical experiences and imaginative adventures of children in a London suburb, providing a nostalgic glimpse into childhood perceptions and playful interpretations of everyday life. The poems are illustrated by J. R. Monsell, enhancing the visual appeal while appealing to young readers and their families. The collection features a variety of themes, such as the delights of home, the innocence of childhood games, and the fantastical interpretations of mundane activities. Each poem reflects on different aspects of life, from attending a dancing class and enjoying summer holidays to contemplating the presence of a burglar or the magic of a rainy day. The verses are rich with vivid imagery and playful language, inviting readers to connect with their own childhood memories while sparking their imagination about the world around them. Overall, "Kensington Rhymes" is both a celebration and a portrayal of the joys and tribulations of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972

Illustrator: Monsell, J. R.

EBook No.: 39128

Published: Mar 13, 2012

Downloads: 50

Language: English

Subject: Children's poetry, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.