Sing a Song of Sixpence by Mary Holdsworth

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Creator Holdsworth, Mary
Title Sing a Song of Sixpence
Contents Sing a song of sixpence -- The story of a robin.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Sing a Song of Sixpence" by Mary Holdsworth is a children's book written in the late 19th century. This whimsical tale revolves around the imaginative adventures of a young girl named Nellie as she reflects on the treasures and responsibilities of childhood, encapsulated in her new sixpence. The book, characterized by its playful narrative and charming illustrations, explores themes of innocence and creativity through a mix of fantasy and everyday life. The story follows Nellie, who is captivated by her shiny new sixpence, causing her to daydream about buying a lamb and chocolates. Throughout her whimsical thoughts, she envisions interactions with various characters, including a personified Queen who appreciates poetry and shares in Nellie's playful imagination. As the tale unfolds, they indulge in a delightful tea party with a magical pie filled with singing blackbirds. The storytelling seamlessly intertwines fantasy with the innocence of childhood, culminating in a narrative that celebrates imagination, generosity, and the joys of young companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
Subject Girls -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Missing children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Robins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dreams -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 40154
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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