Land of play: Verses, rhymes, stories
Whimsical tales and enchanting rhymes in a world of play and imaginationBy Various Authors
Length3h 4m
About this audiobook
"Land of Play: Verses, Rhymes, Stories" is a delightful anthology that celebrates the whimsical and imaginative landscapes of childhood through a diverse collection of poetry and prose. The literary style ranges from lyrical verses to playful narratives, each piece crafted to engage young readers and evoke their sense of wonder. This anthology draws from a rich tradition of children's literature, rooted in oral storytelling and folklore, while embracing contemporary voices that highlight the joys of play, friendship, and exploration in a child's world. The contributors to this collection include a range of esteemed authors and poets, each bringing unique perspectives shaped by their own childhood experiences and literary journeys. Their collective aim is to inspire creativity and foster a love of reading in children, invoking nostalgia for the innocence of youth and the power of imagination. By weaving together various forms and themes, the authors create an enriching tapestry that reflects the vitality and diversity of children's literature. "Land of Play" is not just a book for children; it serves as a gateway for parents and educators to engage with young readers. Its enchanting verses and charming stories make it a perfect addition to any child's bookshelf, encouraging enjoyment and fostering literary appreciation from an early age. Dive into this magical world, where every page turns an ordinary moment into an extraordinary adventure.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Land of Play
100MY FATHER WAS A FARMER.
2ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
101HIAWATHA’S CHILDHOOD.
3HIE AWAY.
102As I was Going to St. Ives.
4CHARLIE’S STORY.
103Merry are the Bells.
5Old King Cole.
104AMERICA.
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6Rub-a-Dub-Dub.
105THE NATIONAL FLAG.
7There Was a Little Man.
106MARJORIE’S BATH.
8Fiddle-de-dee.
107BLIND MAN’S BUFF.
9SEVEN TIMES ONE.
108The Death and Burial of Cock Robin.
10GOING INTO BREECHES.
109LONDON BRIDGE.
11MR. PEGGOTTY’S HOUSE.
110THE SWALLOW.
12Buff says Buff.
111BUTTERCUPS.
13Hark, hark! the Dogs do Bark!
112As I Was Going o’er Westminster Bridge.
14APRIL.
113Margery Mutton-pie.
15THE TABLE AND THE CHAIR.
114Simple Simon Met a Pieman.
16Tom, Tom.
115FABLE.
17Eye Winker, Tom Tinker.
116Solomon Grundy.
18THE BRAVE BROTHER.
117Baa, Baa, Black Sheep.
19THERE’S NOTHING LIKE THE ROSE.
118Bell-Horses, Bell-Horses.
20A CONTEST BETWEEN NOSE AND EYES
119THE FIELD MOUSE AND THE TOWN MOUSE.
21The Old Woman and Her Pig.
120A DUTCH WINTER.
22As Tommy Snooks.
121IF I WERE A COBBLER.
23As Tittymouse sat.
122THANKSGIVING DAY.
24THE BROWN THRUSH.
123HALLUCINATIONS.
25OUR MOTHER.
124LET US HAVE FAITH.
26A LOBSTER QUADRILLE.
125LUCY’S BALLOON.
27THE TAX-GATHERER.
126London Bridge is Broken Down.
28THE BAREFOOT BOY.
127See a Pin and Pick It Up.
29A STORY OF WASHINGTON.
128Pussy-Cat, Wussy-Cat.
30There Was a Fat Man of Bombay.
129The Man in the Wilderness.
31Sing a Song of Sixpence.
130Poor Dog Bright.
32EPITAPH ON A FREE BUT TAME REDBREAST.
131Johnny Shall Have a New Bonnet.
33SLOTH MAKES ALL THINGS DIFFICULT.
132CHOOSING A NAME.
34Humpty Dumpty.
133A LITTLE NEGLECT MAY BREED MISCHIEF.
35Hot-Cross Buns!
134RULES OF BEHAVIOR.
36MY BLUE-EYED BABY BOY.
135THE LOST DOLL.
37PLAYING TABLEAUX.
136OLD SANTA CLAUS.
38Old Mother Hubbard.
137A RIDDLE.
39Here am I.
138A BOY’S SONG.
40Hurly, Burly.
139LET DOGS DELIGHT TO BARK AND BITE.
41I Went up One Pair of Stairs.
140Bless You, Bless You.
42Elsie Marley.
141Ding Dong Bell.
43WHAT DOES LITTLE BIRDIE SAY?
142Leg Over Leg.
44THE RAINBOW.
143A Little Cock-Sparrow.
45Hey! Diddle, Diddle.
144MY SHIP AND I.
46Little Jack Jingle.
145THE PUSSY WILLOWS.
47Cock Robin Got Up Early.
146The Babes in the Wood.
48Pussy-cat, Pussy-cat.
147A DUTCH LULLABY.
49SPRING SONG.
148IF WE WORK UPON MARBLE.
50DUTY.
149THE DUEL.
51Dickory, Dickory, Dock.
150THE ANT AND THE CRICKET.
52There Was an Old Man.
151A GOOD LISTENER.
53PLAYING MOTHER—A MONOLOGUE.
152There Was a Crooked Man.
54There Was a Little Girl.
153Little Bo-Peep.
55Ladybird, Ladybird, Fly Away Home.
154Peter Piper.
56Curly Locks! Curly Locks!
155EMPLOYMENT.
57Little Bob Snooks.
156Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake.
58FOLLOW ME.
157Great A, Little a.
59To Make Your Candles Last.
158Jack Sprat.
60Tommy Trot.
159As I Went to Bonner.
61There Were Two Blackbirds.
160A Riddle, a Riddle.
62There Was an Old Man.
161Is John Smith Within?
63Mary Had a Little Lamb.
162A CHILD’S THOUGHT OF GOD.
64A MODEST WIT.
163SONG.
65LITTLE THINGS.
164LADY MOON.
66THE BOY WHO NEVER TOLD A LIE.
165IN A CHILD’S ALBUM.
67Saw, Sacradown.
166Mistress Mary.
68Little Boy Blue.
167Handy Spandy.
69Once I Saw a Little Bird.
168About the Bush, Willy.
70Jack and Jill.
169Little Jack Horner.
71Dame, Get Up, and Bake Your Pies.
170If I’d as Much Money.
72Willy, Willy Wilkin.
171Pretty John Watts.
73Thirty Days Hath September.
172This Pig Went to Market.
74Come, Dance a Jig.
173The Rose is Red.
75March Winds.
174LOVE BETWEEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS
76THE FROG AND THE OX.
175BE GOOD.
77A CHILD’S LAUGHTER.
176OLD RHYME.
78THE BOY AND THE SHEEP.
177THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING.
79There Was an Old Woman.
178I’ll Tell You a Story.
80Oh, the Little Rusty, Dusty, Rusty Miller.
179One, Two, Buckle My Shoe.
81Four-and-Twenty Tailors.
180THE EAGLE.
82When I Was a Little Girl.
181THE BEE AND THE FLOWER.
83Three Little Kittens.
182THE OWL AND THE PUSSY-CAT.
84Little Tommy Tucker.
183MAKING EXCUSES.
85DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY STARS?
184EXTREMES.
86A VIOLET BANK.
185THE WAY TO BE HAPPY.
87A BLADE OF GRASS.
186BUTTERCUPS AND DAISIES.
88GOOD-NIGHT AND GOOD-MORNING.
187A Farmer Went Trotting.
89Sing, Sing! What Shall I Sing?
188Black We Are.
90Pease-Pudding Hot.
189THE LITTLE ELF.
91Peter, Peter, Pumpkin-eater.
190HOW DOTH THE LITTLE BUSY BEE.
92Little Miss Muffet.
191The House that Jack Built.
93My Lady Wind, my Lady Wind.
192A FAREWELL.
94What is the Rhyme for Porringer?
193THE LANGUAGE OF THE BIRDS.
95The Queen of Hearts.
194REMEDY FOR EVIL.
96Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid?
195MEDDLESOME MATTY.
97Here We Go Up, Up, Up.
196TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR.
98Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be?
197THE NIGHTINGALE AND GLOWWORM.
99For Every Evil Under the Sun.
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