Songs for Parents: Rainbow

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

John Chipman Farrar's Rainbow is a collection of poems and stories about the joys and sorrows of parenting. The poems and stories explore the many facets of parenting, from the joys of watching a child grow and learn, to the sorrows of watching a child suffer and struggle. The poems and stories are written in a variety of styles, from traditional rhyme to free verse, and from humorous to serious. The collection is divided into four sections: "The Joys of Parenting," "The Challenges of Parenting," "The Rewards of Parenting," and "The Sorrows of Parenting." Each section contains poems and stories that explore the different aspects of parenting. Rainbow is a collection of poems and stories that will touch the hearts of parents everywhere.

By John Chipman Farrar · First published 1921 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy · 54 words

First lines

The rainbow comes across the hill, It shines upon the sky, until It frightens all the tears from rain, And then it hides itself again.

Now when I'm very tired of play I'll cross that rainbow bridge some day; And while dear nurse and father scold, I'll reach the end -- and find the gold!

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Work type: Short story
Author: John Chipman Farrar
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy
Length: 54 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Children's Literature — The title of the book suggests that it is intended for parents to read to their children, making it a work of children's literature.
Poetry — The title of the book suggests that it contains songs, which are typically written in poetic form.
Fantasy — The title of the book includes the word 'Rainbow', which is often associated with fantasy literature.