Songs for Parents: Moral Song

Name: Songs for Parents: Moral Song
Author: John Chipman Farrar

Moral Song is a collection of poems by John Chipman Farrar, a 19th century American poet and educator. The poems are intended to be read aloud to children, and are meant to teach them moral lessons. The poems cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of honesty and hard work to the dangers of idleness and vice. The poems are written in a simple, straightforward style, and are often accompanied by illustrations. The book is divided into two sections: one for younger children, and one for older children. The poems in the first section are shorter and simpler, while the poems in the second section are longer and more complex. Moral Song is a great resource for parents looking to teach their children important lessons about life and morality.

By John Chipman Farrar · First published 1921 · Genre: Moral Fiction, Children's Literature, Poetry · 105 words

First lines

Oh, so cool In his deep green pool Was a frog on a log one day! He would blink his eyes As he snapped at flies, For his mother was away, "For his mother was away!"

Now that naughty frog Left his own home log And started out to play. He flipped and he flopped And he never stopped Till he reached the great blue bay, "Till he reached the great blue bay!"

Alas, with a swish Came a mighty fish, And swallowed him where he lay. Now it's things like this That never miss Little frogs who don't obey, "Little frogs who don't obey!"

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Work type: Poem
Author: John Chipman Farrar
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Moral Fiction, Children's Literature, Poetry
Length: 105 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Moral Fiction — The title of the book, 'Songs for Parents: Moral Song', suggests that the book is a work of moral fiction, which is a genre of literature that focuses on moral issues and their consequences.
Children's Literature — The title of the book, 'Songs for Parents', suggests that the book is intended for a younger audience, making it a work of children's literature.
Poetry — The title of the book, 'Songs', suggests that the book is a collection of poems, making it a work of poetry.