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The Runaway Donkey, and Other Rhymes for Children

Poulsson, Emilie, 1853-1939; Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 [Illustrator]· 2 chapters· 5,864 words

Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhymes say; that Midget did ride horseback; that the deer did toss the hay to the hungry pony; and that...

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1. Part 1

Several of the rhymed stories in this book are true stories, and children may enjoy them the more for knowing that Barney, a real donkey, did run away and play pranks as the rhy...

2. Part 2

This is the child so thoughtful and kind Who went to the bin the corn to find; The bin, full of corn so yellow and good (The little gray pigeon's favorite food). That was in the...