Project Gutenberg 2005-05-16 Public domain in the USA. 222 Riley, James Whitcomb 1849 1916 Johnson, Benj. F. of Boone Johnson, B. F. Vawter, Will 1871 1941 Vawter, John William Vawter, J. W. (John William) The Book of Joyous Children Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Book of Joyous Children" by James Whitcomb Riley is a delightful collection of children's poetry written in the early 20th century. This book captures the joys and innocence of childhood through whimsical verses and warm imagery, celebrating the simple pleasures and adventures of young children. Its lyrical nature brings forth themes of imagination, nature, and familial love, inviting readers into a vibrant world where every day holds the potential for fun and discovery. The content of "The Book of Joyous Children" revolves around the enchanting experiences of children and their interactions with the world around them. The poems explore a variety of subjects, from playful fairy tales and dreams to the laughter shared among friends and family. Characters like Elmer Brown, the spirited boys and girls, and whimsical entities such as the Fairy Queen highlight the charm of childhood adventures. The verses evoke nostalgic imagery of simpler times, such as picnics, playing outdoors, and the bonds of childhood friendships. Overall, the collection encapsulates the essence of joy and innocence in the lives of children, making it a timeless read for both young readers and adults who cherish those fleeting moments of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children's poetry, American PZ PS Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 168182 2025-08-07T04:30:12.546716 text/html 162069 2020-12-14T12:03:21 text/html 5587603 2025-08-07T04:30:47.016558 application/epub+zip 5585578 2025-08-07T04:30:28.004688 application/epub+zip 109940 2025-08-07T04:30:14.671688 application/epub+zip 17496060 2025-08-07T04:30:52.063518 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 17473419 2025-08-07T04:30:33.941609 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205607 2022-09-07T23:55:56.297366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89061 2025-08-07T04:30:11.074720 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 88979 2020-12-14T12:03:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19596 2025-08-07T04:30:52.255512 application/rdf+xml 10745 2025-08-07T04:30:15.214670 image/jpeg 2939 2025-08-07T04:30:14.937670 image/jpeg 5399805 2020-12-14T12:03:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 32914 2020-12-14T12:03:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 5505106 2025-08-07T04:30:12.858763 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia