02203cam a22003013u 4500 40576 UtSlPG 20260610133928.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ PS Richards, Alice Lewis "Smiles": A Book of Recitations for Girls Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-08-25 Produced by Greg Bergquist, David E. Brown 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.) "Smiles: A Book of Recitations for Girls" by Alice Lewis Richards is a charming collection of recitations written for young girls, likely during the late 19th century. This book is intended to provide children with a variety of pieces that are suitable for different occasions, allowing them to practice speaking and performing in front of an audience. The topics of the recitations often revolve around themes relevant to childhood experiences, nature, and simple moral lessons. The book contains numerous short poems and recitations that touch on various aspects of a young girl's life, including her interactions with family, her observations of nature, and her imaginative play. Each piece presents relatable scenarios, such as the joys of having a pet, the innocence of childhood wonder, and the bittersweet transition from childhood to maturity. The collection encourages girls to express their feelings and thoughts, fostering a sense of creativity and personal development through the art of recitation. Overall, it serves as both an educational tool and a delightful exploration of girlhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Recitations https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40576 81415 81415