Bonny bairns: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Bonny bairns is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Blanchard, Amy Ella (1856–1926).
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Bonny bairns by Amy Ella Blanchard is an illustrated collection of children’s poems and nursery verses from the late 19th century. It gently celebrates everyday childhood, blending family warmth, play, manners, and nature into soothing, affectionate pieces meant for reading aloud. The book moves through small, vivid scenes: a child begs for a starry bedtime tale; babies are praised and cuddled; two little girls boast about their mothers; a tearful child is comforted; a “weed” is rescued for its hidden beauty; children pretend to be cats and roll hoops; sisterly devotion is revealed to be love for a baby brother; barnyard friends are coaxed to say “please”; toddlers bounce, nap, and chase butterflies; a two-year-old is showered with simple gifts; an orphan’s lament adds a tender ache; Christmas impatience ticks under an old clock; a humble daisy is chosen over prouder blooms; a baby peeks from a basket; lullabies float “when the winds are blowing”; Cecil is fed and rocked; wall-shadows dance; a chimney bird is scolded and admired; Milly is found singing in a tree; snow brings laughter and sleigh rides; and, at last, bedtime closes the day. Brief, musical verses and soft, expressive images weave a comforting portrait of childhood wonder, mischief, and love.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Bonny bairns
- Author credits: Blanchard, Amy Ella (1856–1926)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's poetry, American
- Picture books for children
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