Songs for the Little Child is a collection of children's songs compiled by Clara Belle Baker. The book contains a total of 52 songs that are perfect for young children. The songs are simple and easy to sing, with catchy melodies that are sure to capture the attention of young listeners. The book is illustrated with charming drawings that are sure to delight children as they sing along. The songs cover a variety of themes, including animals, nature, holidays, and more. This book is a great resource for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to introduce young children to the joy of music. With its timeless songs and charming illustrations, Songs for the Little Child is sure to become a beloved classic in any household.1921. Verses composed and adapted by Baker and folk melodies harmonized by Kohlsaat. It is hoped that these Songs for the Little Child will be sung with joy by little children everywhere-in the home, in the church school, and in the weekday school. The tunes used in the book have been chosen from the most naive and charming of the old folk songs. They have the simplicity and the beauty of melody which characterize folk music and make it especially suited for the little child's singing. They are drawn from many nationalities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.