Songs for Parents

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Farrar, John Chipman, 1896-1974

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Songs for Parents" by John Chipman Farrar is a collection of poems likely written in the early to mid-20th century. This book presents whimsical and playful verses, primarily aimed at children and their parents, covering themes of nature, childhood experiences, and family relationships. Through light-hearted imagery and lyrical language, Farrar captures the wonder of childhood and the joys of parenting. The poems in "Songs for Parents" are organized into several thematic sections, including "Songs of Desire," "Songs for Out of Doors," "Songs of Circumstance," and "Songs for a Christmas Tree." Each poem explores different aspects of childhood imagination and nature, showcasing children's innocent desires, their thoughts about the world around them, and experiences with family. For example, the poems reflect on the joy of being a carefree frog or the curious musings about where clouds go. The collection conveys a sense of nostalgia and tenderness, illuminating the delightful yet complex dynamics of growing up and parenthood through Farrar's charming and evocative verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stewart A. Levin, Curtis Farrar, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 1999-03-01