Land of play: Verses, rhymes, stories by Lefferts, Kirk, and Nosworthy
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Lefferts, Sara Tawney |
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| Illustrator | Kirk, Maria Louise, 1860-1938 |
| Illustrator | Nosworthy, Florence England, 1872-1936 |
| Title | Land of play: Verses, rhymes, stories |
| Original Publication | United States: Cupples & Leon Company,1911. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Land of Play: Verses, Rhymes, Stories" selected by Sara Tawney Lefferts is a collection of children's poetry and prose compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology features a rich assortment of verses and short stories intended to entertain and educate young readers, while also invoking the joys of childhood imagination and exploration. This collection draws from various authors and poets, promising a delightful reading experience that celebrates playfulness and creativity. The beginning of this compilation introduces readers to the delightful world envisioned by Robert Louis Stevenson, suggesting a whimsical "Land of Play" filled with adventures and childhood wonders. The opening includes various verses that set a cheerful tone, like "Hie Away" by Sir Walter Scott, conveying the spirit of adventure. It also features charming snippets of family life, as illustrated in “Charlie’s Story,” which captures a child's joy in storytelling and imagination. Throughout the opening, there is a clear emphasis on the innocence and joy found in the realm of childhood, promising a nostalgic and engaging reading journey for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's literature |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Nursery rhymes |
| Subject | Counting-out rhymes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69302 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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