The Song of Sixpence by Walter Crane
"The Song of Sixpence" by Walter Crane is a children's picture book written in the early 20th century. The book features a collection of nursery rhymes and tales, including the famous poem "Sing a Song of Sixpence," the enchanting story of "Princess Belle-Etoile," and an appealing "Alphabet of Old Friends." It is likely aimed at young readers, combining delightful illustrations with engaging stories and rhymes to captivate a child's imagination. In "Sing
a Song of Sixpence," the narrative revolves around a king, a queen, and the mystery of a pie filled with singing blackbirds, showcasing playful whimsy. The tale of "Princess Belle-Etoile" introduces readers to three princesses, their adventures, and the challenges of jealousy and loyalty among them, leading to a quest to uncover their origins. The "Alphabet of Old Friends" presents familiar nursery characters in a fun and entertaining format. Together, these stories are woven with moral lessons and vibrant imagery, making it an engaging read for young children and a delightful way to introduce them to classic literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
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| LoC No. | w09000344 |
| Title |
The Song of Sixpence Picture Book |
| Contents | Sing a song of sixpence -- Princess Belle Etoile -- An alphabet of old friends. |
| Credits |
Produced by Eileen Gormly, Jason Isbell, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Nursery rhymes |
| Subject | Picture books for children |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18344 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 189 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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