Various creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 4, February 1878" by Various is a periodical publication intended for children, aligned with the literary style seen in the late 19th century. This volume features a collection of stories, poems, and illustrations meant to entertain and educate a youthful audience. The contents reflect a mix of imaginative tales and moral lessons, appealing to the curiosity and values of children during that era. The opening portion of this issue begins with a whimsical poem titled "The Shepherd-Boy" by Emily S. Oakey. In this piece, we are introduced to a young shepherd named Roy who tends to his sheep and cows in a vibrant, dream-like pasture that exists only in his imagination. Though his environment is mundane and ordinary, the richness of his experiences and the beauty of his thoughts transform it into a fantastical realm. The excerpt encapsulates themes of childhood innocence, imagination, and the transformative power of seeing the world through a child's eyes. Another story follows about a boy named Gottlieb, who is training among the choristers. His experience is filled with challenges and the pursuit of perfection as he seeks approval from his choir-master, which illuminates the struggles and emotions faced by children when striving for excellence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-03-12 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Lynn Bornath and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Original publication data not identified Children's literature -- Periodicals Children's periodicals, American PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15331 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15331 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133347.0 15331