02577cam a22003493u 4500 58734 UtSlPG 20260610134343.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Babcock, Sidney, 1797?-1884 Pleasing Poetry and Pictures: For the Mind and the Eye Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wood engravings variously signed by "Roberts," "E.P." and "A.A." [i.e., Alexander Anderson?]. Release date is 2019-01-20 The little busy bee -- The dead bird -- My kind mother -- Good night -- The boy and the squirrel -- The works of creation -- early rising -- The little brother. Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Pleasing Poetry and Pictures: For the Mind and the Eye" by Babcock, Sidney et al. is a children's poetry and illustration collection published in the mid-19th century. The book is composed of verses designed to educate and entertain young readers, featuring themes such as kindness, responsibility, and the beauty of nature. Its content reflects the didactic style of literature often produced during this time for educational purposes. The book comprises various poems that convey moral lessons through its charming verses. For instance, "The Little Busy Bee" encourages industriousness, while "The Dead Bird" highlights the cruelty of hunting. Other poems, like "My Kind Mother," focus on familial love and respect, resounding with themes of gratitude towards one's parents. Each piece is accompanied by illustrations that complement the verses, making for a visually engaging experience that reinforces the messages intended for young minds. Overall, this collection serves as both an artistic and educational resource for children, encouraging them to reflect on important life virtues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's poetry Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58734 99561 99561