A Little Pretty Pocket-book
Inspiring Children Through 18th Century Literature and Playful ActivitiesBy John Newbery
Length1h 8m
About this audiobook
In "A Little Pretty Pocket-book," John Newbery presents a pioneering work in children's literature that deftly combines entertainment with moral instruction. Written in a playful and accessible style, this book employs wit and charm to engage young readers, featuring a collection of rhymes, stories, and games designed to cultivate both imagination and moral character. Newbery's innovative approach, reflective of the Enlightenment's emphasis on education and rational thought, marked a significant departure from the didacticism of prior children's texts, making reading a delightful yet instructive experience for the burgeoning literacy of children in the 18th century. John Newbery (1713-1767), often hailed as the 'father of children's literature,' was a bookseller and publisher who recognized the market potential for juvenile literature. His own experiences as a young reader and a keen observer of society's educational needs inspired him to create works that were not just entertaining but also conducive to moral development. Newbery understood that engaging children's imaginations was essential to nurturing their intellects, thus he artfully crafted "A Little Pretty Pocket-book" to meet these dual aims. "A Little Pretty Pocket-book" is highly recommended for educators, parents, and anyone interested in the evolution of children's literature. Newbery's remarkable ability to blend playfulness with pedagogy will resonate with modern readers who appreciate literature's role in shaping young minds. This book is not only historically significant but also a delightful gateway to the joys of reading for children, making it a timeless treasure in any library.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length1 hr 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
34Hop-Scotch
2to Little Master Tommy
35Who will play at my Squares?
3to Pretty Miss Polly
36Riding
4Advertisement
37The Alphabet
5Chuck-Farthing
38The Wolf and the Kid
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6Flying the Kite
39The Husbandman and the Stork
7Dancing round the May-Pole
40The Shepherd's Boy
8Marbles
41Mercury and the Woodman
9Hoop and Hide
42to Sir
10Thread the Needle
43to Madam
11Fishing
44Prayers
12Blindman's Buff
45Asking a Blessing
13Shuttle Cock
46Reading
14King I Am
47Charity
15Peg-Farthing
48I. Spring
16Knock out and Span
49II. Summer
17Hop, Step, and Jump
50III. Autumn
18Boys and Girls come out to Play
51IV. Winter
19I sent a Letter to my Love
52Time's address to Plutus and Cupid
20Pitch and Hussel
53Select Proverbs for the use of Children
21Cricket
54Rules for Behaviour in Children
22Stool-Ball
55Mixt Precepts
23Swimming
56Containing One Hundred and Sixty three Rules for Children's Behaviour
24Base-Ball
57At the Meeting House
25Trap-Ball
58At Home
26Tip-Cat
59At the Table
27Fives
60In Company
28Leap-Frog
61In Discourse
29Birds-Nesting
62At the School
30Train-Banding
63When Abroad
31All the Birds in the Air
64Among other Children
32Hop-Hat
65Other Books
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