Turner, Nancy Byrd 1880-1971 creator Bromhall, Winifred 1893-1985 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Zodiac Town" by Nancy Byrd Turner is a whimsical children's book written in the early 20th century, likely during the 1920s. This charming work is a collection of rhymes and stories that explore a magical town where the months of the year come to life through vivid imagery and delightful verse. The book creatively introduces children to the concept of storytelling through rhythm and rhyme. The story follows siblings Amos and Ann, who, after struggling with a poem, are whisked away to Zodiac Town by a character known as the Journeying Man. In this peculiar town that exists in the land of Time, every month takes on a personality and is represented by various characters and settings—each house reflecting the essence of its respective month. From the frosty January house made of snow to the festive December house glowing with Christmas cheer, the children engage with the month’s unique themes through playful rhymes and experiences. Ultimately, their adventure emphasizes the joy and importance of poetry, encouraging them to embrace the art of rhyme and storytelling as they return home with newfound appreciation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-12-24 Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Children's poetry Months -- Juvenile poetry Poetry -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24011 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24011 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133542.0 24011