Sweets for Leisure Hours: Amusing Tales for Little Readers: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Sweets for Leisure Hours: Amusing Tales for Little Readers is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Phillips, A.; Phillips, E..
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"Sweets for Leisure Hours" by A. Phillips and E. Phillips is a children's poetry collection published during the early 19th century. This delightful work features a variety of poems, accompanied by charming colored engravings, that aim to engage young readers with moral lessons and themes of kindness, love, and nature. The book serves as an enjoyable reading experience designed to entertain and educate children in a whimsical manner. The content of "Sweets for Leisure Hours" consists of a series of short poems that touch on different aspects of childhood, familial love, and empathy toward others. Each poem explores innocent narratives, such as the joy of a child's relationship with their mother, the compassion shown by a dutiful son to his ailing mother, and a thoughtful reflection on the lives of chimney sweeps. Through simple language and enchanting imagery, the poems foster a sense of moral development while celebrating the beauty of nature and the importance of doing good. The collection culminates in encouraging messages that resonate with young readers, fostering a sense of gratitude and kindness.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Sweets for Leisure Hours: Amusing Tales for Little Readers
- Author credits: Phillips, A.; Phillips, E.
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's poetry, English
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Poetry
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