Jingles by Winifred Sackville Stoner
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"Jingles" by Winifred Sackville Stoner Jr. is a whimsical collection of poems and rhymes targeting young children, written during the early 20th century. The book captures the innocent curiosity and playful imagination of childhood, exploring themes of holiday cheer, animals, family interactions, and the joys and challenges of growing up. It is a delightful tribute to the author's experiences and thoughts from a very young age, written when she was between five
and six years old. The content of "Jingles" consists of a variety of short poems, each accompanied by charming illustrations, which present a world where animals can speak, Santa’s reindeer fly, and children navigate the ups and downs of life with humor and wisdom. The rhymes touch on experiences like a pet's Christmas carol, the excitement of welcoming a new baby, and the mischief of playful children. Each poem encapsulates the genuine wonder of childhood, tapping into simple joys through characters and scenarios that resonate with young readers. Consequently, this collection not only entertains but also encourages early engagement with poetry and imagination in children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stoner, Winifred Sackville, 1902-1983 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Knecht, Karl Kae, 1883-1972 |
| Title | Jingles |
| Original Publication | United States: Smith & Butterfield, Publishers,1909. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Jwala Kumar Sista and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68113 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68113-9 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 468 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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