Songs of Childhood

"Songs of Childhood" by Walter De la Mare is a collection of poems from the early 1900s that explores a child's imagination. The book has forty-seven poems that look into the world of being a kid, focusing on the happiness and fears that come with being young. The poems also imagine fantasy, nature, and simple kid joys. The poet cleverly uses fairies, witches, and nature secrets to create a magical experience. These verses paint pictures with words, creating happy moods but also showing shadowy feelings, balancing both the good and the mysterious sides within the collection. With poems of love and assurance, this book has something for kids and adults. The book captures the timelessness of youth and poetic beauty in many ways.