Pretty Verses for All Good Children: In Words of One, Two, and Three Syllables
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About this eBook
| Author | Cobb, Lyman, 1800-1864 |
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| Title | Pretty Verses for All Good Children: In Words of One, Two, and Three Syllables |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Pretty Verses for All Good Children: In Words of One, Two, and Three Syllables" by Lyman Cobb is a children's literature book written in the early 19th century, specifically in 1836. This work is designed as a collection of educational verse aimed at young readers, utilizing simple language structured around one, two, and three syllables. The book likely seeks to impart moral lessons and encourage good behavior in children through engaging stories and verses. The content of "Pretty Verses for All Good Children" is a series of narratives and moral tales emphasizing virtues such as honesty, kindness, and contentment. Stories like the cautionary tale of George Washington and the cherry tree exemplify the importance of telling the truth, while tales of two affectionate sisters highlight the value of sharing and caring. Other characters, such as the cross girl Huldah and the imprudent boy Peter, serve as examples of negative traits, providing young readers with contrasting models of behavior. Overall, the book is designed to entertain while instilling foundational values in children through relatable characters and straightforward morals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Readers (Elementary) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60207 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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