Children of Our Town

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942

Contributor:

Mars, E. (Ethel), 1876-

Squire, Maud Hunt, 1873-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Children of Our Town" by E. Mars and M. H. Squire is a collection of whimsical verses and illustrations written in the early 20th century. The book depicts the playful and carefree nature of childhood, portraying various scenes of children engaged in activities and adventures. Its narrative focuses on the joyful aspects of youth, with a blend of humor and life lessons that resonate with both children and adults. The content is structured around delightful poems, each capturing a different facet of childhood experiences, such as playing with kites, sailing boats, and celebrating holidays. Accompanied by charming illustrations, the verses often juxtapose the innocence and exuberance of youth with the humorous cautionary advice directed towards older generations. Through playful characters like Lucinda and the anecdotes of children enjoying simple pleasures, the book encourages readers to cherish their youthful days while reflecting on the inevitable changes that come with growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jason Isbell, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-08-25