Land of play: Verses, rhymes, stories by Lefferts, Kirk, and Nosworthy

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Compiler Lefferts, Sara Tawney
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
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EBook-No. 69302
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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