The Mother's Nursery Songs by Thomas Hastings

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Author Hastings, Thomas, 1784-1872
Title The Mother's Nursery Songs
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Veronika Redfern, David Edwards and the Online
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Summary "The Mother's Nursery Songs" by Thomas Hastings is a collection of musical and lyrical pieces intended for young children, published during the early 19th century. The book serves as a guide for mothers, offering simple songs to help nurture their children's vocal abilities and enhance their love for music from an early age. It highlights the importance of early education in music, advocating for mothers to engage actively in singing with and to their children. The content of the book is divided into various sections, featuring lullabies, nursery songs, and instructional pieces that aim to both entertain and educate children. Each song is crafted with child-friendly language, often incorporating themes of nature, family, and moral lessons, encouraging children to develop an understanding of the world around them. The book also occasionally includes questions and prompts for discussion, making it a useful tool for teaching fundamental concepts. Through its charming verses and melodies, "The Mother's Nursery Songs" not only seeks to produce musically inclined children but also fosters a loving and caring bond between mothers and their offspring. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's songs
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EBook-No. 42612
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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