Once Upon a Time, and Other Child-Verses by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman

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By Karen Choi Posted on Apr 1, 2026
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Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930 Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930
English
"Once Upon a Time and Other Child-Verses" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman is a collection of children's verses likely written in the late 19th century. The book captures the enchantment of childhood through playful and whimsical poetry, offering a variety of themes ranging from fairies and adventures to moral lessons. Each verse weaves a rich tapes...
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the innocence of youth. At the start of the collection, the author introduces readers to a meadow filled with fairies, vividly painting a picture of delightful scenes where children discover a fairy nest. The verses describe the fairies flitting among the violets until they vanish, leaving the children to seek them in vain. This opening sets the tone for the remaining poems, which explore themes of innocence and wonder through charming characters, such as a little girl yearning for a doll, a sick fairy, and an enchanted tale of bravery. The whimsical imagery and simple, rhythmic language invite readers to reminisce about their own childhood experiences and the magic of storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Amanda Sanchez
1 year ago

Five stars!

Ashley Scott
7 months ago

After finishing this book, the plot twists are genuinely surprising. Highly recommended.

Emily Moore
1 year ago

Just what I was looking for.

Oliver White
1 year ago

Just what I was looking for.

Michelle Garcia
1 year ago

Based on the summary, I decided to read it and the atmosphere created is totally immersive. Highly recommended.

4.5
4.5 out of 5 (11 User reviews )

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