Happy and Gay Marching Away

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Unknown

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Happy and Gay Marching Away" by Unknown is a children's book and collection of playful poems and stories, likely written in the early 20th century. The book primarily features a series of rhymes and illustrations aimed at young readers, celebrating themes of joy, nature, and childhood adventures. It creates an engaging and whimsical environment for its audience. The content of the book introduces a range of characters, including children, animals, and familiar nursery figures, through joyful and light-hearted narratives. Each short piece captures simple childhood experiences, such as appreciating the beauty of May Day, the antics of playful pets, and the bittersweet feeling of freedom versus home. Readers meet characters like Tot, Tom, and Toby as they embark on various adventures, encountering joyful moments that resonate with the innocence and curiosity of childhood. Overall, the book serves to entertain and educate young readers through the power of rhyme and engaging illustrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by the Internet Archive Children's Library, David Garcia,

Notes:

Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2004-02-01