Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People By: Eliza Lee Cabot Follen (1787-1860)
Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a delightful collection that offers an enriching experience for young readers. With its varied content and thoughtful messages, this book succeeds in engaging and educating children in a captivating manner. The book begins with a selection of hymns that are beautifully composed and imbued with spiritual teachings. These hymns not only promote religious values but also foster a sense of gratitude, kindness, and love towards others. In addition, the author ensures that each hymn is written in a manner that is accessible and enjoyable for young readers, making it easier for them to connect with the messages being conveyed. Moving on, the book transitions to songs that inspire joy and enthusiasm. These songs have a catchy rhythm and relatable lyrics, which make them suitable for children to sing along with. The author skillfully incorporates moral lessons and values into the songs, contributing to the character development of young readers. The songs promote virtues such as courage, honesty, and perseverance, encouraging children to adopt these qualities in their own lives. One of the highlights of this collection is the inclusion of fables. These timeless moral tales capture the imagination of children while imparting invaluable life lessons. Each fable conveys a profound message in a simple and accessible manner, allowing young readers to reflect upon their own actions and the consequences they may have. The fables also encourage critical thinking and empathy, fostering a deeper understanding of the world and the importance of making ethical choices. Throughout the book, Eliza Lee Cabot Follen’s language is concise, poetic, and child-friendly. This ensures that young readers can easily comprehend and appreciate the content. Furthermore, the book is elegantly illustrated, with charming and colorful images that bring the stories and poems to life, captivating the attention of young minds. In conclusion, Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is an outstanding compilation that combines the beauty of music, storytelling, and moral guidance. With its well-crafted hymns, engaging songs, and thought-provoking fables, this book effectively nurtures the hearts and minds of children, imparting important life lessons in an enjoyable and memorable way. It is a valuable addition to any library and is highly recommended for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking to inspire and educate children in a positive and meaningful manner. First Page: HYMNS, SONGS, AND FABLES, FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. BY ELIZA LEE FOLLEN. REVISED AND ENLARGED FROM THE LAST EDITION. BOSTON: WM. CROSBY AND H.P. NICHOLS, 118 WASHINGTON STREET. 1851. [Illustration] Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1846, by WM. CROSBY AND H.P. NICHOLS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts. CAMBRIDGE: STEREOTYPED AND PRINTED BY METCALF AND COMPANY, PRINTERS TO THE UNIVERSITY. PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. BY CHARLES FOLLEN. This little book is dedicated to parents and children. Most of the poems were written with no other hope, than that they would instruct or please some child. The pleasure they have given in a limited circle has tempted the writer to print them. Some have never before appeared in public, but most of them have been already published in different works; some few, without the author's knowledge. It will be found that these poems are intended for children of different ages and characters. It may be objected to the book, that gay and serious pieces are bound up together; but so it is in human life and human nature, and it is essential to the healthful action of a child's mind that it should be so. The smile that overtakes its tears is as necessary to the child as the sun after a spring shower is to the young plant; and without it a blight will fall upon the opening blossom... Continue reading book >>

Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People By: Eliza Lee Cabot Follen (1787-1860)

Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a delightful collection that offers an enriching experience for young readers. With its varied content and thoughtful messages, this book succeeds in engaging and educating children in a captivating manner.

The book begins with a selection of hymns that are beautifully composed and imbued with spiritual teachings. These hymns not only promote religious values but also foster a sense of gratitude, kindness, and love towards others. In addition, the author ensures that each hymn is written in a manner that is accessible and enjoyable for young readers, making it easier for them to connect with the messages being conveyed.

Moving on, the book transitions to songs that inspire joy and enthusiasm. These songs have a catchy rhythm and relatable lyrics, which make them suitable for children to sing along with. The author skillfully incorporates moral lessons and values into the songs, contributing to the character development of young readers. The songs promote virtues such as courage, honesty, and perseverance, encouraging children to adopt these qualities in their own lives.

One of the highlights of this collection is the inclusion of fables. These timeless moral tales capture the imagination of children while imparting invaluable life lessons. Each fable conveys a profound message in a simple and accessible manner, allowing young readers to reflect upon their own actions and the consequences they may have. The fables also encourage critical thinking and empathy, fostering a deeper understanding of the world and the importance of making ethical choices.

Throughout the book, Eliza Lee Cabot Follen’s language is concise, poetic, and child-friendly. This ensures that young readers can easily comprehend and appreciate the content. Furthermore, the book is elegantly illustrated, with charming and colorful images that bring the stories and poems to life, captivating the attention of young minds.

In conclusion, Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is an outstanding compilation that combines the beauty of music, storytelling, and moral guidance. With its well-crafted hymns, engaging songs, and thought-provoking fables, this book effectively nurtures the hearts and minds of children, imparting important life lessons in an enjoyable and memorable way. It is a valuable addition to any library and is highly recommended for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking to inspire and educate children in a positive and meaningful manner.

First Page:

HYMNS, SONGS, AND FABLES, FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

ELIZA LEE FOLLEN.

REVISED AND ENLARGED FROM THE LAST EDITION.

BOSTON: WM. CROSBY AND H.P. NICHOLS, 118 WASHINGTON STREET.

1851.

[Illustration]

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1846, by WM. CROSBY AND H.P. NICHOLS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.

CAMBRIDGE: STEREOTYPED AND PRINTED BY METCALF AND COMPANY, PRINTERS TO THE UNIVERSITY.

PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.

BY CHARLES FOLLEN.

This little book is dedicated to parents and children. Most of the poems were written with no other hope, than that they would instruct or please some child. The pleasure they have given in a limited circle has tempted the writer to print them. Some have never before appeared in public, but most of them have been already published in different works; some few, without the author's knowledge.

It will be found that these poems are intended for children of different ages and characters. It may be objected to the book, that gay and serious pieces are bound up together; but so it is in human life and human nature, and it is essential to the healthful action of a child's mind that it should be so. The smile that overtakes its tears is as necessary to the child as the sun after a spring shower is to the young plant; and without it a blight will fall upon the opening blossom... Continue reading book >>

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Fiction
Literature
Teen/Young adult

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