Flower Children: The Little Cousins of the Field and Garden by Elizabeth Gordon
"Flower Children: The Little Cousins of the Field and Garden" by Elizabeth Gordon is a delightful children's book written in the early 20th century. This work can be classified as a whimsical illustrated collection that celebrates the enchanting connection between children and flowers. The text blends poetic verses with charming illustrations, offering readers a tender perspective on nature and childhood innocence. In this book, the author imagines flowers as sentient beings, eachwith their own personalities and stories, reflecting the characteristics and antics of children. Through playful poems and vivid imagery, readers meet various flower children—such as the bold Crocus, the sweet Daffodil, and the stately Lady Tulip—each embodying different traits and emotions. The verses capture the essence of springtime and the joys of nature, drawing a parallel between the flowering plants and the innocence of youth, ultimately encouraging children to appreciate the beauty of their environment and the wonders of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gordon, Elizabeth, 1866-1922 |
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| Illustrator | Ross, M. T. |
| Title | Flower Children: The Little Cousins of the Field and Garden |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Turgut Dincer (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry, American |
| Subject | Flowers -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46934 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 267 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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