| Author |
Bonte, Willard, 1873-1946 |
| Title |
Fun and Nonsense
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by The Internet Archive Children's Library, David Garcia and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Fun and Nonsense" by Willard Bonte is a whimsical collection of poems likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents a playful exploration of silly scenarios and anthropomorphic characters, capturing the light-hearted essence of childhood. It invites readers into a charming world where objects take on human-like qualities and engage in humorous antics that spark imagination and joy. Throughout the book, Bonte employs puns and clever wordplay to depict various colorful characters in amusing situations. From a barber who seeks a peppermint pole to a whitewash brush lamenting its unruly hair, each poem features unique personas that evoke laughter and thought. The narratives are brief but impactful, intertwining humor with vivid imagery, creating an engaging experience for readers of all ages. Overall, "Fun and Nonsense" offers a delightful journey through a land of laughter, appealing to the childlike wonder within everyone. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's poetry
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| Subject |
Nursery rhymes
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| Subject |
Nonsense verses
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11095 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 15, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
107 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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