Which poem was written by Robert Louis Stevenson for his stepson Lloyd Osborne?

• A. Kidnapped
• B. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
• C. Master of Ballantrae
• D. A Child's Garden of Verses

Answer: (D)

Stevenson’s ability to write for different audiences shines here, through a gentle, child-centered collection of poems. A Child’s Garden of Verses is a book of short, lyrical poems about the world a child sees—the lamplight at night, his shadow, days in the garden, simple wonders and everyday adventures. This work is closely tied to Lloyd Osbourne, his stepson, reflecting a warm, intimate tone aimed at a young reader. The other items are longer novels for adults—adventure tales or darker fiction—not poems for children or connected to Lloyd. So the poem collection written for his stepson is the best fit.