Little Songs
Capturing Childhood Wonder in Charming VersesBy Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
Length34m
About this audiobook
In *Little Songs*, Eliza Lee Cabot Follen presents a vibrant collection of children's poems that gently intertwine themes of nature, imagination, and the everyday experiences of childhood. The lyrical quality of her verse, marked by rhythmic cadences and charming imagery, invites young readers into a world where the simplest moments become motifs of joy and discovery. The book's literary style is characterized by its playful language and moral undertones, reminiscent of Romantic-era poetry while also contributing to the burgeoning American tradition of children's literature in the early 19th century. Follen, a prominent figure in the transcendentalist movement and one of the early female voices in American literature, was deeply influenced by her own experiences as a mother and her keen observations of children's lives. Her dedication to education and social reform, coupled with her familial connections to notable intellectuals, provided a rich backdrop for her creative endeavors. This dual passion for nurturing young minds and exploring the beauty of language propelled her to craft poems that resonate across generations. *Little Songs* is not merely a collection of poetry; it is an invitation to engage with the whimsical and profound facets of childhood. Ideal for parents and educators, this book serves as a delightful resource that fosters a love of reading and an appreciation for the beauty of language in young hearts. Readers will find Follen'Äôs gentle wit and insight a refreshing guide in nurturing the imaginations of the next generation.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length34 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
21TRUSTY LEARNING ABC.
2PREFACE.
22DO YOU GUESS IT IS I?: I.
3CONTENTS.: TITLE. TUNE.
23FIDDLEDEDEE.
4ANNIE'S GARDEN.
24THE STARS AND THE BABIES.
5THE NEW MOON.
25KITTY IN THE BASKET.
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6LULLABY.
26THE FARM YARD.
7STOP! STOP! PRETTY WATER: I.
27FROLIC IN THE SNOW.
8MY LITTLE DOLL ROSE.
28SWING SWONG.
9BUTTERFLIES ARE PRETTY THINGS.
29WORK AND PLAY.
10OLD NURSEY.
30LITTLE MARY.
11THE SUN IS UP.
31IT CAN'T BE SO.
12WALTER AND HIS DOG.
32WHEN EVENING IS COME.
13IT IS A PLEASANT DAY.
33RINGELY RINGELY.
14THE GOOD MOOLLY COW.
34CHARLIE BOY.
15NOTHING BUT BA-A.
35THE BABY'S BIRTHDAY.
16JAMES AND HIS MOTHER.
36THE POOR MAN.
17MASTER JOHNNY GOING TO RIDE.
37DING DONG! DING DONG!
18O, LOOK AT THE MOON.
38THE LITTLE BOY'S MAY DAY SONG.
19SONG FOR A COMPANY OF CHILDREN.
39THE LITTLE BOY'S GOOD NIGHT.
20THE DOG AND THE CAT, THE DUCK AND THE RAT.
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