Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures (Indiana) [Hardcover]

James Whitcomb Riley (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Indiana

First produced in 1895, this charming book includes many of James Whitcomb Riley's signature stories like "Out to Old Aunt Mary's" and "Little Orphant Annie." Vawter's illustrations of girls rolling hoops and boys with cane fishing poles, lingering through long summer afternoons, recall times gone by.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Charming, endearing, enduring; these 39 poems by James Whitcomb Riley touch heart, mind, soul. Vignettes of childhood a century ago, their humanity endures and connects." —Nuvo Newsweekly, December 8, 2010

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"Thoughtful and charming after all these years, and accompanied by plenty of nostalgic hand drawn pictures of the era, Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures is a choice collection, highly recommended." —Wisconsin Press Bookwatch, December 2010

(Wisconsin Press Bookwatch )

"Riley's poetry is especially enjoyable when read aloud—"The Bear Story" alone is worth the price of this book." —Indiana Magazine of History, Vol. 107, no. 1, March 2011

(Indiana Magazine of History ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916) was a best-selling American writer and poet. Known as the "Children's Poet," he is author of several collections, including The Old Swimmin' Hole, Pipes o' Pan at Zekesbury, and Home Folks.

Will Vawter (1871–1941) was an artist, illustrator, and frequent collaborator of James Whitcomb Riley's.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 188 pages
• Publisher: Clerisy Press (March 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878208179
• ISBN-13: 978-1878208170
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #657,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and true to the times in which it was written, September 8, 2003

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Kris "stusmate" (Fort Collins, Colombia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures (Indiana) (Hardcover)

I grew up having a few favorite poems read to me from this book. There are some poems that certainly require you to conform to the country lingo in which they're written. Given the fact that this book was originally published in the late 1800's, it provides a wonderful look into history, poetry as entertainment, and a way of speaking that is not heard much anymore. My very favorite poem is "The Bear Story". It is "written" by a boy named Alex and has so many charming twists, turns and changes of mind mid-stream that it's both engaging and funny. Of course this book contains "Little Orphant Annie", and my other favorite, "The Raggedy Man." If you're a lover of old poetry or fun poetry, this is certainly a book that deserves a spot on your shelf. Enjoy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful poetry collection!, September 3, 2010

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L Holsapple (Bloomington, IN United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures (Library of Indiana Classics) (Hardcover)

My children and I have really enjoyed this collection of James Whitcomb Riley's poetry. This volume contains our favorite Riley poems, and we share them by reading aloud.

IU Press did a wonderful job reprinting this book. The artwork and the new typeface are beautiful! I am very glad to have this on our shelf.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A choice collection, highly recommended, December 9, 2010

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This review is from: Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures (Library of Indiana Classics) (Hardcover)

Even with such a difference in a century this has made with technology, some poems can still resonate strongly. "Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures" is a collection of poems aimed at and on the discussion of children from James Whitcomb Riley, a famed poet of the end of the nineteenth century. Thoughtful and charming after all these years, and accompanied by plenty of nostalgic hand drawn pictures of the era, "Riley Child-Rhymes with Hoosier Pictures" is a choice collection, highly recommended.