"A Child-World" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems that looks back with fondness on childhood memories and feelings. Written from what appears to be the late 1800s, the verses highlight the happiness, uncomplicated nature, and wonder of being a kid, with a focus on themes like nature, family, and the purity of youth, as seen through the eyes of children from a small town in Indiana. Beginning with a clear picture of beautiful landscapes and youthful adventures of Johnty, Bud, Maymie, Alex, and baby Lizzie. The first poems bring to mind a simple home, apple trees, and the fun the children have together, showing their different personalities and friendships. The story moves forward with family visits and loved times, revealing their imaginations and experiences. The overall feeling is filled with warmth, humor, and a yearning for the easygoing days of being young, which prepares the reader for more stories and scenes from their special "Child-World."
A Child-World
By James Whitcomb Riley
Experience the heartwarming and humorous adventures of childhood, filled with playful friendships, imaginative explorations, and the simple joys of a close-knit family in a small Indiana town.
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About the AuthorJames Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry. His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. Of the approximately 1,000 poems Riley wrote, the majority are in dialect. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".
James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry. His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. Of the approximately 1,000 poems Riley wrote, the majority are in dialect. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".
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