The Lullaby, with Original Engravings

"The Lullaby, with Original Engravings" by John R. Bolles is a collection of calming poems and songs from what seems to be the late 1800s. The book uses beautiful words to create feelings of coziness, focusing on the loveliness of the outdoors, simple joy, and a mother's affection. The old pictures add to the peaceful feel, making it a sweet reading pick for families, specifically for parents wanting to create a calm mood at bedtime. Inside "The Lullaby" are several short rhymes and lullabies that honor the glory of nature and the connection between a parent and their child. Every poem paints magical pictures with animals and things from nature, like birds making a home, falling snow, and a kind mom singing to her sleeping baby. The words are full of pictures that cause feelings of calm and quiet, pushing rest and the caring of a kid's soul. Ideas of safety and love flow throughout, creating a reassuring story that touches both kids and their parents, causing readers to treasure life’s simple happiness and the magic of being a kid.