Project Gutenberg 2006-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 292 Riley, James Whitcomb 1849 1916 Johnson, Benj. F. of Boone Johnson, B. F. Riley Child-Rhymes Etext produced by Maria Cecilia Lim and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger "Riley Child-Rhymes" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of children's poetry written during the late 19th century. This book captures the whimsy, innocence, and imaginative scope of childhood experiences, presenting a delightful assortment of rhymes that reflect the joys and trials of young life. The verses often celebrate simple pleasures, nature, and the rich tapestry of rural childhood, making it a quintessential piece of American children's literature. The poems within "Riley Child-Rhymes" draw readers into a world filled with playful narratives and entertaining characters. From tales of "Little Orphant Annie" warning children of unseen goblins to the adventures of a “Happy Little Cripple," Riley's verses evoke nostalgia as they explore themes of childhood mischief, the magic of storytelling, and life's lessons imparted through lighthearted anecdotes. The rhythmic quality and conversational tone serve to engage young readers, capturing their imaginations while continuing to resonate with adults reflecting on their own pasts. Each poem encapsulates a unique memory or moment, allowing readers to relive the carefree exuberance of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children's poetry, American PZ PS Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 112782 2025-07-04T09:40:54.966115 text/html 114467 2021-01-02T08:41:37 text/html 112851 2025-07-04T09:41:01.160090 application/epub+zip 113785 2025-07-04T09:40:57.554154 application/epub+zip 107372 2025-07-04T09:40:56.411098 application/epub+zip 232485 2025-07-04T09:41:03.292051 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219080 2025-07-04T09:41:00.427105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 193605 2022-09-05T05:18:42.377234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94075 2025-07-04T09:40:54.577106 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93885 2021-01-02T08:41:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18734 2025-07-04T09:41:03.420062 application/rdf+xml 12529 2025-07-04T09:40:56.903159 image/jpeg 3324 2025-07-04T09:40:56.654098 image/jpeg 38348 2021-01-02T08:41:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 36307 2021-01-02T08:41:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 108134 2025-07-04T09:40:54.975117 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