Project Gutenberg 2011-03-02 Public domain in the USA. 1134 Stuart, Ruth McEnery 1856 1917 Paine, Albert Bigelow 1861 1937 16017793 Gobolinks; or, Shadow Pictures for Young and Old Produced by Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Gobolinks; or, Shadow Pictures for Young and Old" by Ruth McEnery Stuart and Albert Bigelow Paine is a whimsical collection of children’s poems and illustrations created in the late 19th century. This enchanting book invites readers both young and old to explore a fantastical world filled with imaginative creatures known as Gobolinks. It serves as a celebration of creativity, encouraging readers to engage with the mysterious and playful aspects of their imagination through the art of making shadow pictures. The content of the book consists of a series of playful poems that describe various Gobolinks and their adventures, along with delightful illustrations that enhance the whimsical nature of the text. Each poem introduces unique characters, such as friendly chickens, jolly octopuses, and even a Butterfly Man, each bringing their own charm and curiosity. Discussions of life’s quirks, the amusing follies of shadow-people, and the myriad interactions between fantastical beings form the core of the narrative. The authors provide a playful tone, inviting readers to create their own Gobolinks by dropping ink on paper and folding it, fostering a DIY spirit that complements the book's imaginative themes. Overall, "Gobolinks" offers a playful romp through a fanciful world where creativity knows no bounds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Poetry Inkblots PN Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Poetry 110198 2025-08-14T11:13:37.760301 text/html 101128 2021-01-07T13:45:07 text/html 8804120 2025-08-14T11:13:54.375244 application/epub+zip 8751254 2025-08-14T11:13:42.735271 application/epub+zip 97982 2025-08-14T11:13:40.466292 application/epub+zip 8226261 2025-08-14T11:14:02.595190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8177765 2025-08-14T11:13:49.402257 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147628 2022-09-16T09:03:17.820408 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52434 2025-08-14T11:13:36.695331 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52258 2021-01-07T13:45:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19249 2025-08-14T11:14:02.905153 application/rdf+xml 23537 2025-08-14T11:13:41.018255 image/jpeg 4691 2025-08-14T11:13:40.737254 image/jpeg 8047023 2021-01-07T13:45:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 19555 2021-01-07T13:45:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 8307949 2025-08-14T11:13:38.086313 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