Little Rhymes for Little Readers by Wilhelmina Seegmiller
November 2018
Wilhelmina Seegmiller (1866–1913) was an early-20th century writer of primary readers, drawing books, and poetry for young readers. Her “Rhymes for Little Readers” two-book series consists of this book, Little Rhymes for Little Readers, originally published in 1903, and Other Rhymes for Little Readers, originally published in 1911 (also available in digital formats here at Travelyn Publishing). Both books are designed to introduce youngsters to the wonders and delights of poetry without intimidating them. Each poem (there are sixty of them in each book) is short, written from a child’s perspective, deals with matters that kids generally find interesting, and rhymes (always important when writing for children... just ask Dr. Seuss). Add to those attributes at least one drawing for each poem by professional illustrator Ruth Mary Hallock and you have a powerful lure for the young mind.
What better gift for child or grandchild than a lifelong love of poetry?
What better gift for child or grandchild than a lifelong love of poetry?