A Child's Garden of Verses - by Robert Louis Stevenson - A Child's Garden of Verses is a collection of 66 poems by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1885, that captures the world from a child's perspective, focusing on imagination, play, and the simple joys and frustrations of childhood. The poems, dedicated to his nurse, explore themes like the fun of make-believe ("My Shadow," "The Land of Counterpane"), the routines of daily life ("Bed in Summer," "The Lamplighter"), and the wonder of nature, becoming a classic introduction to poetry for generations of children. - Run Time: 00:57:44.61 -