A Child's Garden of Verses

by Robert Louis Stevenson

"A Child's Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of 64 poems published in 1885. Written from a child's perspective, these influential verses capture the imagination and experiences of childhood through the eyes of young speakers. The Scottish author dedicated this beloved work to his childhood nurse, Alison Cunningham. The collection has been reprinted numerous times in illustrated editions and remains one of the most significant children's works of the 19th century, inspiring countless imitations and adaptations across music and translation.