The Posy Ring a Book of Verse for Children

The Posy Ring is a collection of poems curated by Kate Douglas Wiggin, specifically for children. The book is named after the traditional posy ring, which was a ring inscribed with a short poem or message, often given as a gift to a loved one. The poems in this book cover a wide range of themes, including nature, animals, family, and friendship. They are written by various authors, including Robert Louis Stevenson, William Wordsworth, and Christina Rossetti. The language is simple and accessible for young readers, making it a perfect introduction to the world of poetry. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white line drawings, adding to its charm and appeal. Overall, The Posy Ring is a delightful collection of poetry that will capture the imagination of children and adults alike.1903. A delightful collection of verse selected by Wiggin, the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. The rhymes are divided into the following categories: A Year's Windfalls; The Child's World; Hiawatha's Chickens; The Flower Folk; Hiawatha's Brothers; Other Little Children; Play-Time; Story Time; Bed Time; For Sunday's Child; and Bells of Christmas. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.