Unknown creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Gems of Poetry, for Girls and Boys" is a collection of poems authored by an unknown writer, published in the mid-19th century. This anthology is aimed at younger audiences, containing whimsical and moralistic verses designed to entertain and educate children. The book likely reflects the values and sensibilities of the 1850s, a time when literature for children began to emphasize moral lessons and nature appreciation. The content of the book features a diverse range of poems, each celebrating themes such as nature, friendship, family, and personal virtues. For instance, verses like "May-Day Song" evoke the joy of spring and encourage children to embrace life, while "Don't Kill the Birds" calls for kindness towards animals. Other poems focus on moral lessons, illustrating the importance of good behavior and the bonds of family, as seen in "Love and Duty to Parents." Overall, this collection offers a delightful and instructive exploration of childhood experiences, making it an appealing read for both children and those interested in 19th-century poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) May-Day song -- Alexander Selkirk -- Don't kill the birds -- Questions and answers -- Winter sport -- The old oaken bucket [by Samuel Woodworth] -- The good-natured girls -- "What is that, mother?" -- Children promising their grandfather they will be good -- Love and duty to parents -- The apple-tree. Release date is 2004-02-01 E-text prepared by Internet Archive; University of Florida; and David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Children's poetry, American PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11023 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11023 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133250.0 11023