A child's garden of verses

Originally published in 1885, 'A Child's Garden of Verses' is a volume of 64 poems written from the perspective of a child.

The collection captures the joys, imagination, and sometimes loneliness of childhood, with poems about sailing boats, waiting for the lamplighter, and adventures in the garden.

Dedicated to Stevenson's childhood nurse Alison Cunningham, the poems explore themes of nature, play, dreams, and moral lessons.

The book has been reprinted many times, often with illustrations, and is considered one of the most influential children's poetry collections of the 19th century.

It also addresses adult themes such as loss and loneliness, making it a timeless work for readers of all ages.