Songs for Parents: Chanticleer

Name: Songs for Parents: Chanticleer
Author: John Chipman Farrar

Chanticleer is a collection of poems written by John Chipman Farrar. The poems are about the joys and struggles of parenting, from the perspective of a father. The poems explore the love and bond between parent and child, the challenges of raising children, and the importance of cherishing the moments with them. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional rhyme to free verse. The collection is a heartfelt tribute to the joys and struggles of parenting, and a reminder of the importance of cherishing the moments with our children.

By John Chipman Farrar · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 50 words

First lines

High and proud on the barnyard fence Walks rooster in the morning. He shakes his comb, he shakes his tail And gives his daily warning.

"Get up, you lazy boys and girls, It's time you should be dressing!" I wonder if he keeps a clock, Or if he's only guessing.

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Work type: Short story
Author: John Chipman Farrar
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Romance
Length: 50 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The title of the book, 'Songs for Parents: Chanticleer', suggests that the book is a collection of poems written for parents.
Children's Literature — The book is written by John Chipman Farrar, who is known for writing children's literature.
Fantasy — The title of the book, 'Chanticleer', is a reference to a character from the medieval poem 'The Nun's Priest's Tale', which is a fantasy story.
Romance — The medieval poem 'The Nun's Priest's Tale' is a romance story, and the title of the book may suggest that the poems in the book are romantic in nature.