The ReaderP.P. Simmons, 1907 |
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animals asked baby bear beautiful birds called caught CELIA THAXTER CHRISTINA G CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS city mouse clouds Columbus COUNTRY MOUSE cried dear deer donkey door dwarf earth eyes fairy father feet fell fire FIVE PEAS flew frightened frog George glad Good-by grow Half Chick hare head heard hedgehog horse Indian Japanese alphabet jumped king King Arthur laughed leaves legs little acorn little boy little girl LITTLE GOODY TWOSHOES little Hiawatha live look loved Margery morning mother never night nuts once Pages pea shooter PHOEBE CARY plant poor pretty pudding rabbit rain reindeer robbers robin sail seeds shoes sleep snow Snow-white and Rose-red soon Spider squirrel stone STORY sweet things THUMB TOM THUMB took tortoise traveler tree walk warm watch wigwam wind window wings wolf wood
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Página 108 - Then the little Hiawatha Learned of every bird its language, Learned their names and all their secrets, How they built their nests in Summer, Where they hid themselves in Winter, Talked with them whene'er he met them, Called them " Hiawatha's Chickens." Of all beasts he learned the language, Learned their names and all their secrets, How the beavers built their lodges, Where the squirrels hid their acorns, How the reindeer ran so swiftly, Why the rabbit was so timid, Talked with them whene'er he...
Página 145 - early to bed and early to rise, is the way to be healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Página 131 - Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small; Though with patience he stands waiting, with exactness grinds he all.
Página 180 - With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew, — Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue; Thinking only of her crested head — poor foolish thing!
Página 134 - MY heart leaps up when I behold A rainbow in the sky : So was it when my life began ; So is it now I am a man ; So be it when I shall grow old, 5 Or let me die ! The Child is father of the Man ; And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety.
Página 193 - Shout! Hang all your leafy banners out!" It touched the wood-bird's folded wing, And said, "O bird, awake and sing." And o'er the farms, "O chanticleer, Your clarion blow; the day is near." It whispered to the fields of corn, "Bow down, and hail the coming morn." It shouted through the belfry-tower, "Awake, O bell! proclaim the hour." It crossed the churchyard with a sigh, And said, "Not yet! in quiet lie.
Página 136 - If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain.
Página 71 - Day Over the river and through the wood, To grandfather's house we go; The horse knows the way To carry the sleigh Through the white and drifted snow. Over the river and through the wood— Oh, how the wind does blow ! It stings the toes And bites the nose, As over the ground we go. Over the river and through the wood, To have a first-rate play. Hear the bells ring, " Ting-a-ling-ding !
Página 178 - Oh, no, no," said the little Fly; "kind sir, that cannot be; I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!" "Sweet creature!" said the Spider, "you're witty and you're wise; How handsome are your gauzy wings ! how brilliant are your eyes! I have a little looking-glass upon my parlor shelf ; If you'll step in one moment, dear, you shall behold yourself." "I thank you, gentle sir," she said, "for what you're pleased to say, And, bidding you good morning now, I'll call another day.
Página 179 - Alas ! alas ! how very soon this silly little Fly, Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by ; With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer...