A Riley, James Whitcomb 1849-1916 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Child-World" by James Whitcomb Riley is a nostalgic collection of poems reflecting on childhood experiences and memories, likely written in the late 19th century. The work encapsulates the joys, simplicity, and enchantment of a child's perspective, exploring themes of nature, family, and the innocence of youth through the eyes of children living in a small Indiana town. The opening of "A Child-World" paints a vivid picture of the idyllic landscape and childhood adventures of a group of children, primarily focusing on Johnty, Bud, Maymie, Alex, and baby Lizzie. The initial verses evoke memories of a simple home, apple trees, and playful interactions among the kids, capturing their unique personalities and friendships. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into various interactions, like visits from relatives and well-cherished moments that showcase their imaginations and experiences. The tone is rich with warmth, humor, and a sense of longing for the carefree days of youth, setting the stage for more tales and vignettes of their cherished "Child-World." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-01-01 Etext produced by David Starner, Maria Cecilia Lim and PG Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Children's poetry Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry Storytelling -- Juvenile poetry PZ PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9651 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9651 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133234.0 9651