A Little Freckled Person: A Book of Child Verse by Mary Carolyn Davies
"A Little Freckled Person: A Book of Child Verse" by Mary Carolyn Davies is a collection of children's poetry composed in the early 20th century. The book features charming verses that capture the innocent imagination and whimsical thoughts of childhood, exploring themes of nature, adventure, and the everyday life of a young girl. The illustrations by Harold Cue add a visual delight that complements the poetic content. The collection presents a seriesof playful poems narrated from the perspective of a little girl, who expresses her dreams, fears, and experiences through vivid imagery and engaging language. The poems touch on various aspects of childhood, such as the wonder of the natural world, the allure of fairy tales, and the longing for companionship, exemplified in verses about pirates, kites, and even the sea. Through the lens of this little freckled person, Davies offers readers an enchanting glimpse into a child's heart and mind, celebrating the joy and simplicity of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Davies, Mary Carolyn |
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| Illustrator | Cue, Harold James, 1887-1961 |
| Title | A Little Freckled Person: A Book of Child Verse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jennifer Sahmoun, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32553 |
| Release Date | May 27, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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