Melodies for Childhood (1857)

Melodies For Childhood is a book of children's songs and rhymes, written by Thomas N. Stanford and first published in 1857. The book contains over 100 songs, many of which were written by Stanford himself, and others which were adapted from traditional nursery rhymes and folk songs. The songs are arranged in order of difficulty, with simpler tunes and lyrics at the beginning of the book and more complex ones towards the end. The book also includes illustrations and suggestions for actions and movements to accompany the songs, making it a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with young children. Overall, Melodies For Childhood is a charming and timeless collection of songs that will delight and entertain children of all ages.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.