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Riley Child-Rhymes

Riley Child-Rhymes

James Whitcomb Riley
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BindingPaperback
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Hoosier Poet

Riley Child-Rhymes contains some of James Whitcomb Riley’s best known poems such as “Little Orphant Annie,“ “The Raggedy Man,” and “Old Aunt Mary’s.” Riley was known for writing his poems in the Hoosier dialect providing a window into American childhood of more than a century ago.

First published in 1890, this edition is derived from the book published in 1905 with 80 black & white illustrations throughout by Will Vawter. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.
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Author(s): James Whitcomb Riley

Illustrator(s): Will Vawter

Translator(s): None

Dimensions: 6" x 9"

Pages: 128

Font Size: 14 pt

Reading Level: 5th-7th Grade

Read Aloud Level: 2nd-4th Grade

Year First Published: 1890

ISBN: 9781649651778

ASIN: B0CK3K9F41
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Watercolor portrait of James Whitcomb Riley with scenes inspired by their writing.

James Whitcomb Riley

was an American poet celebrated for verse about childhood, rural life, and the speech of his native Indiana. Known as the Hoosier Poet, he reached a broad audience through poems such as Little Orphant Annie and The Raggedy Man. Humor, affection, and nostalgia give his work its characteristic warmth and recognizable voice.

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