Sing a Song of Sixpence by Mary Holdsworth
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"Sing a Song of Sixpence" by Mary Holdsworth is a children's book written in the late 19th century. This whimsical tale revolves around the imaginative adventures of a young girl named Nellie as she reflects on the treasures and responsibilities of childhood, encapsulated in her new sixpence. The book, characterized by its playful narrative and charming illustrations, explores themes of innocence and creativity through a mix of fantasy and everyday life. The
story follows Nellie, who is captivated by her shiny new sixpence, causing her to daydream about buying a lamb and chocolates. Throughout her whimsical thoughts, she envisions interactions with various characters, including a personified Queen who appreciates poetry and shares in Nellie's playful imagination. As the tale unfolds, they indulge in a delightful tea party with a magical pie filled with singing blackbirds. The storytelling seamlessly intertwines fantasy with the innocence of childhood, culminating in a narrative that celebrates imagination, generosity, and the joys of young companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Holdsworth, Mary |
|---|---|
| Title | Sing a Song of Sixpence |
| Contents | Sing a song of sixpence -- The story of a robin. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Missing children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Robins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dreams -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40154 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 540 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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