This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889 Excerpt: ..."Why, Graudma," I said, And I held up my head, "I'm almost as old as you." My mother softly kissed my cheek, And then she blessed me, too, Praying that I, As years went by, Might be ever as good and true. My birthnight song is a merry one, And my heart is warm and light; Kind papa and mamma, And dear grandma, Sweet ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889 Excerpt: ..."Why, Graudma," I said, And I held up my head, "I'm almost as old as you." My mother softly kissed my cheek, And then she blessed me, too, Praying that I, As years went by, Might be ever as good and true. My birthnight song is a merry one, And my heart is warm and light; Kind papa and mamma, And dear grandma, Sweet dolly, and kitty, good-night. A BOY'S OPINION. THE girls may have their dollies, Made of chiua or of wax; I prefer a little hammer, And a paper full of tacks. There's such comfort in a chisel! And such music in a file! I wish that little pocket-saws Would get to be the style! My kite may fly up in the tree; My sled be stuck in mud; And all my hopes of digging wells Be nipped off in the bud; Nell's Letter. But with a little box of nails, A gimlet and a screw, I'm happier than any king; I've work enough to do. NELL'S LETTER. 5 DEAR Grandma, I will try to write A very little letter. If I don't spell the words all right, Why, next time I'll do better. My little rabbit is alive, And likes his milk and clover; He likes to see me very much, But is afraid of Rover. I have a dove as white as snow, I call her " Polly Feather," She flies and hops about the yard In every kind of weather. The hens are picking off the grass, And singing very loudly; While our old peacock struts about, And shows his feathers proudly. I think I'll close my letter now, I've nothing more to tell; Please answer soon, and come to see Your loving little Nell. MOTION RECITATIONS. HELPING MAMMA. (For several title girls.) WHAT can we do to help mamma, Who has so much to do? These little hands can surely find (1) Some way to help her through. What can we do to help mamma, When she must sweep and clean? With dusting-cloth and brush we'll dust, (2) Till not a...
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Add this copy of Child's Own Speaker: for Five Year Olds to cart. $47.03, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Nabu Press.
