About Wynken, Blynken and Nod Wynken, Blynken and Nod is a humorous, fantasy bedtime poem written by American poet Eugene Field. The poem is a fantasy bed-time story about how children fall asleep and have amazing dreams. In this dream, the child sails and fishes for herrings (stars) from a…
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When I Was A Boy: Eugene Field Poem
Overview – When I Was A Boy: Eugene Field Poem When I was a boy Eugene Field Poem, reminisces about the childhood dreams of boys. It is important to dream. Parents should help children to dream by painting pictures about their future. Paint pictures of greatness, accomplishments, happiness, family and…
Pittypat and Tippytoe By Eugene Field
About Pittypat and Tippytoe Pittypat and Tippytoe is another humorous poem about children and childhood by Eugene Field. The poem describes the day-to-day activities, fights, and play of small children and the delightful havoc they leave in their path. The poem: Pittypat and Tippytoe All day long they come and…
A – Apple Pie Poem For Kids
A – APPLE PIE is a very humorous poem about the things people do in order to eat delicious apple pies. A – APPLE PIE is an ancient poem that appeared in 1671 in the writings of John Eachard. The poem was first published in 1886. Kate Greenaway also released…
Away In A Manger
Away in a manger lyrics The stars in the bright skyLooked down where He layThe little Lord JesusAsleep on the hay Away in a manger,No crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet head The cattle are lowingThe poor Baby wakesBut little Lord JesusNo crying He makes I…
The Sugar Plum Tree
The Sugar Plum Tree is another whimsical poem written by Eugene Field. The poem captures the imagination with unbelievable and imaginative descriptions that children of all ages enjoy. Mr. Field reveals himself as a man who sees through the eyes of a child. Maybe he never grew up in that…
You Protect Me
About You protect me You protect me is a poem which help children to think about God’s care and concern for them. It is designed to build love for God and faith in Him into their spirits. Read on to enjoy You Protect Me. You Protect Me I’m glad, dear…
The Duel
About The Duel. “The Duel,” is a humorous poem that was written by An American poet called Eugene Field (1850-95). A very popular poem in its era, The Duel was well-loved by children who read it. The Duel was inspired by the Ithica Kitty, a popular stuffed toy introduced in…
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star Twinkle, twinkle, little star How I wonder what you are, Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. When the glorious sun is set, When the grass with dew is wet, Then you show your little light, Twinkle, twinkle all the night.…