| Author |
Arthington, Maria, 1795-1863 |
| Title |
Rhymes for Harry and His Nurse-Maid
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Whitehead and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Rhymes for Harry and His Nurse-Maid" by Maria Arthington is a collection of children's rhymes written during the late 19th century. This book serves as an educational guide, particularly for nurses and mothers, providing them practical advice on childcare through engaging verse. It tackles themes of child-rearing, the importance of early habits, and the responsibilities of caregivers during the formative years of a child's life. The book comprises various rhymes that depict the daily experiences of a nursemaid caring for a child named Harry. Each poem presents relatable situations—ranging from feeding and bathing to comforting the child during teething—while imparting moral lessons and practical tips for caregiving. The verses emphasize careful observation, nurturing, and the establishment of good habits to foster the child's well-being and character. It encourages both fun and learning, portraying a nurturing environment where children can grow happy and healthy under the attentive care of their guardians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's poetry
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| Subject |
Nursery rhymes
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Mothers -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Infants -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Nannies -- Juvenile poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45168 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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