The Runaway Donkey, and Other Rhymes for Children by Emilie Poulsson
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"The Runaway Donkey, and Other Rhymes for Children" by Emilie Poulsson is a collection of charming children's poems written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on whimsical and engaging stories about animals, particularly a mischievous donkey named Barney and a lovable pony named Rollo. Through playful rhymes, Poulsson captures the innocence and humor found in children's interactions with animals and nature. The collection features various rhymes, each telling different
tales of adventures involving Barney the donkey, who is known for his pranks, and Rollo the pony, who wins the children's love with his gentle antics. Stories include Barney’s runaway escapade and Rollo's arrival as a new pet, complete with clever tricks that delight the children. The poems emphasize themes of friendship, fun, and the joy of companionship with animals, making it an enjoyable read for young audiences and a delightful addition to children's literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Poulsson, Emilie, 1853-1939 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 |
| Title | The Runaway Donkey, and Other Rhymes for Children |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46861 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46861-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 215 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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