Lays of Ancient Babyland by Richard Trott Fisher
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| Author | Fisher, Richard Trott |
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| Title |
Lays of Ancient Babyland to which are added Small Divers Histories not known to the Ancients |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Whittington and his cat -- The three wishes -- Little Red-riding-hood --Jack the Giant-killer -- Divers small histories: The vain mouse. Cock Robin and Jenny Wren. The proud eagle. Young Lumpkin's hyæna. The young thrushes. M. P., or the magpie. The pigeon and the hen. The oyster and the muscle. |
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| Summary | "Lays of Ancient Babyland" by Richard Trott Fisher is a children's poetry collection written during the mid-19th century. The book features a series of illustrated verses that weave together familiar fairy tales and fables, presenting them in a manner that would appeal to a young audience. Its likely topic centers around traditional nursery tales, designed to entertain and educate children about morals and virtues through engaging narratives. The collection includes well-known stories such as "Whittington and His Cat," "The Three Wishes," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Jack the Giant Killer," among others. Each story is told with playful rhyme and rhythm, making them accessible for children and enjoyable for adults to read aloud. Themes of kindness, bravery, and the consequences of one's actions resonate through the tales, imparting timeless lessons. The poems are complemented by whimsical illustrations, which enhance the storytelling experience and capture the imagination of young readers, making it a charming addition to any children's literature collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Stories in rhyme |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52103 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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