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    Under Blue Skies: Verses & Pictures
    Under Blue Skies: Verses & Pictures
    Under Blue Skies: Verses & Pictures
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    Under Blue Skies: Verses & Pictures

    By Sarah Jeannette Lathbury Brigham

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    This work is an illustrated children's poetry book containing the most delightful poems by Sarah Jeannette Lathbury Brigham. The thoughts expressed in these verses are a joy to read. These lovely poems are written in simple language on fascinating topics that will interest the little readers throughout the collection.
    The poet takes the children on a beautiful journey into the captivating world of poetry. It features some of her most cherished poems, including Under Blue Skies, Little Neighbors, Study-hour, The Letter, Daffy Dil and Jonny Quil, and many more.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateMay 19, 2021
    ISBN4064066152932
    Under Blue Skies: Verses & Pictures

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      Under Blue Skies - Sarah Jeannette Lathbury Brigham

      Sarah Jeannette Lathbury Brigham

      Under Blue Skies: Verses & Pictures

      Published by Good Press, 2022

      goodpress@okpublishing.info

      EAN 4064066152932

      Table of Contents

      LITTLE NEIGHBORS.

      STUDY-HOUR.

      THE LETTER.

      DAFFY DIL AND JONNY QUIL.

      CAMPING SONG.

      THE FAMILY DRIVE.

      SILENT VOICES. I. DAISIES.

      SILENT VOICES. II. BLUE-EYED GRASS.

      SILENT VOICES. III. CLOSING FLOWERS.

      DANDELION.

      SWEET GRASS.

      THE MULLEIN PATCH.

      TOSSED UP IN A BLANKET.

      THE SAND-MAN.

      THE LILY POND.

      LUNCH TIME.

      WHIRL THE BOAT.

      KINDERGARTEN.

      THE ORIOLE'S NEST.

      THE JUNE-BUG.

      CHOCOLATE DROP.

      LITTLE NEIGHBORS.

      Table of Contents

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      Marigolds a-blowing;

      Bees a-humming what they please,

      Coming and a-going;

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