Wee babies by Amy Ella Blanchard
"Wee babies by Amy Ella Blanchard" is a collection of illustrated poems for children, most likely written in the late 19th century. The book, with poetry by Amy Ella Blanchard and illustrations by Ida Waugh, focuses on the everyday experiences, joys, and mischiefs of babies and young children. Its gentle rhymes and colorful drawings celebrate the innocence, curiosity, and sweetness of early childhood. The book presents a series of short, playful poems,
each capturing a moment in the lives of children—playing pretend, getting into mischief, exploring their surroundings, and interacting with family and pets. Characters include twins, mischievous siblings, new babies, loving mothers, and even childhood friends and pets. Through simple and affectionate language, the poems explore themes such as family bonds, kindness, sharing, imagination, and the comfort of routine, ending with prayers and lullabies at bedtime. Altogether, the collection offers a warm and nostalgic tribute to childhood’s wonder and simplicity, making it appealing for both children and adults who cherish early years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926 |
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| Illustrator | Waugh, Ida, 1846-1919 |
| LoC No. | 2022657814 |
| Title | Wee babies |
| Original Publication | New York: E. P. Dutton & Co, 1882. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Infants -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75765 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 321 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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