The Crooked Man and Other Rhymes by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The Crooked Man and Other Rhymes |
| Credits | Mark C. Orton, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Crooked Man and Other Rhymes" by Anonymous is a charming collection of children's rhymes written in the late 19th century. This book features playful, rhythmic verses that cater to a young audience, aiming to entertain and foster an early love of language. The overall topic revolves around whimsical characters and lighthearted narratives that engage children's imaginations. The collection begins with the well-known nursery rhyme about the crooked man, presenting a journey filled with peculiar characters and amusing illustrations. Each rhyme introduces various scenarios, such as the adventure of Little Tommy Grace who finds relief from a pain in his face through laughter, and the amusing interactions between a cat and a dog navigating the weather. In addition to familiar verses like "Jack be nimble" and "Hickory, dickory, dock," the book celebrates childhood innocence and curiosity through a variety of themes, including friendship, humor, and nature. Overall, the simplicity and musicality of the rhymes make this collection a delightful read for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Nursery rhymes |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23305 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 13, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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