Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk   By: Robert Ford (1846-1905)

Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories: A Book for Bairns and Big Folk by Robert Ford is a delightful compilation of traditional children's literature and entertainment. This charming collection acts as a time capsule, preserving the innocence and joy that accompanies childhood.

One of the standout features of this book is the immense variety it offers. From classic nursery rhymes to captivating games and stories, Ford ensures that children of all ages will find something they enjoy within these pages. The book's structure allows for quick navigation, making it easy for young readers to jump between different sections and explore their favorite rhymes or games.

The rhymes and songs featured in this collection are vibrant and engaging. Ford's writing style is rhythmic and lyrical, allowing these verses to easily roll off the tongue. The choice of words and vivid imagery transport readers into the imaginative world of childhood, inviting them to participate in the joyous playfulness of these traditional rhymes and songs.

Furthermore, the collection of games provides endless entertainment for children. These interactive activities promote physical movement and creativity, ensuring that young readers remain engaged and active. It is inspiring to see how these games have stood the test of time and can still captivate children's attention in an age of technological distractions.

The inclusion of children's stories adds another layer of substance to this book. These tales are beautifully told, combining whimsy, moral lessons, and adventure. The stories evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity, encouraging children to imagine, dream, and explore the limitless possibilities of their own imaginations.

Apart from its wonderful content, this book's production values must be commended. The illustrations are exquisite and visually complement the enchanting stories, rhymes, and games. The colorful and lively illustrations further ignite a child's imagination and make this book visually appealing.

If there is one minor aspect that could have been improved, it would be the inclusion of slightly more modern content to resonate with contemporary readers. Although the traditional nature of the book is part of its charm, a few additional contemporary rhymes or games could have enhanced its appeal to younger audiences.

Overall, Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories: A Book for Bairns and Big Folk by Robert Ford is a timeless treasure that takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the enchanting world of childhood. It offers an abundance of delightful rhymes, games, stories, and songs that captivate children's hearts and minds. Whether read aloud or explored individually, this book is a delightful companion that will continue to bring joy and entertainment to generations of children.

First Page:

In offering to the public this collection of Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, and Children's Stories the multitudinous items of which, or such, at least, as were not living in my own memory, have been gathered with patient industry, albeit with much genuine delight, from wide and varied sources I anticipate for the work a hearty and general welcome, alike from old and young. It is the first really sincere effort to collect in anything like ample and exclusive fashion the natural literature of the children of Scotland, and meets what has long appealed to me as decidedly a felt want. The earlier pages are occupied with a commentary, textually illustrated, on the generally puerile, but regularly fascinating Rhymes of the Nursery, the vitality and universal use of which have been at once the wonder and the puzzle of the ages... Continue reading book >>