Children of Our Town by Carolyn Wells
"Children of Our Town" by E. Mars and M. H. Squire is a collection of whimsical verses and illustrations written in the early 20th century. The book depicts the playful and carefree nature of childhood, portraying various scenes of children engaged in activities and adventures. Its narrative focuses on the joyful aspects of youth, with a blend of humor and life lessons that resonate with both children and adults. The content is
structured around delightful poems, each capturing a different facet of childhood experiences, such as playing with kites, sailing boats, and celebrating holidays. Accompanied by charming illustrations, the verses often juxtapose the innocence and exuberance of youth with the humorous cautionary advice directed towards older generations. Through playful characters like Lucinda and the anecdotes of children enjoying simple pleasures, the book encourages readers to cherish their youthful days while reflecting on the inevitable changes that come with growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942 |
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| Illustrator | Mars, E. (Ethel), 1876- |
| Illustrator | Squire, Maud Hunt, 1873- |
| LoC No. | 02022424 |
| Title | Children of Our Town |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry, American |
| Subject | City and town life -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Children -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26431 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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