| Author |
Miller, E. P., Mrs., 1831- |
| Title |
Mother Truth's Melodies. Common Sense For Children. A Kindergarten
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Don Kostuch
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| Summary |
"Mother Truth's Melodies: Common Sense For Children. A Kindergarten" by Mrs. E. P. Miller is a collection of children's rhymes written in the late 19th century. The work aims to impart fundamental truths and morals to young readers through engaging and rhythmic verses. The book serves as an educational tool for parents and teachers, utilizing verses to present concepts related to good behavior, health, and the natural world. The opening of the text introduces "Mother Truth" as a new figure replacing the traditional "Mother Goose," signaling a shift towards more meaningful content for children. It emphasizes that the rhymes, while not strictly poetry, are crafted to engage young minds with gentle melodies that inspire valuable lessons. The author reveals her intention to nurture children's understanding of truth, while also providing illustrations that captivate their attention. Overall, the initial chapters set a light-hearted yet instructive tone, inviting readers to explore the blend of nursery rhyme and educational wisdom that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
LB: Education: Theory and practice of education
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's songs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31388 |
| Release Date |
Feb 25, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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