The with the story of how they came to be written Von Arnim, Elizabeth 1866-1941 creator Greenaway, Kate 1846-1901 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The April Baby's Book of Tunes" by Elizabeth Von Arnim is a charming children's book written in the early 20th century. It combines delightful storytelling with illustrations, specifically those by Kate Greenaway. The narrative revolves around the adventures of three little girls named April, May, and June, focusing on their playful experiences and whimsical interactions in their German home, emphasizing themes of family, creativity, and the joys of childhood. The story begins in a winter setting as the sisters find themselves snowed in before Easter, engaging in various playful activities while their mother tries to keep them entertained. In a moment of inspiration, the mother decides to create tunes for popular nursery rhymes, which become a source of excitement and joy for the children. Each rhyme unfolds through delightful storytelling, showcasing the children's innocent banter and imaginations around characters and scenarios like Polly Flinders, Curly Locks, and Mary Quite Contrary. As the narrative progresses, the family’s bonds are strengthened, and the children's playful nature is beautifully captured as they explore their environment and engage in creative play, ultimately celebrating the special relationships within their family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-04-18 Produced by MWS, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Nursery rhymes Children's songs Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified 00006743 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59307 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59307 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134351.0 59307