"A Book for Kids" by C. J. Dennis is a heartwarming compilation of poems and stories crafted in the vibrant atmosphere of the 1920s, designed to capture the spirit of childhood. Through playful rhymes and engaging tales, the collection explores the innocent adventures and imaginative thoughts of young minds. It introduces an array of delightful characters, including a wise old man sharing his love for books, a cheerful baker, an adventurous ant, and even a magical cloud horse that carries a boy on worldwide explorations. Each story and poem celebrates the simple joys of life, emphasizing the importance of friendship, nature's wonders, and the value of books, all while sparking creativity in young readers.
A Book for Kids
By C. J. (Clarence James) Dennis
Embark on whimsical journeys with curious kids, talking animals, and magical cloud horses as they discover the joys of friendship, books, and the boundless wonders of the world.
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2005-07-09
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About the AuthorClarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis, better known as C. J. Dennis, was an Australian poet and journalist known for his best-selling verse novel The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke (1915). Alongside his contemporaries and occasional collaborators Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson, Dennis helped popularise Australian slang in literature, earning him the title "the laureate of the larrikin".
Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis, better known as C. J. Dennis, was an Australian poet and journalist known for his best-selling verse novel The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke (1915). Alongside his contemporaries and occasional collaborators Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson, Dennis helped popularise Australian slang in literature, earning him the title "the laureate of the larrikin".
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