The Fireside Picture Alphabet by John Andrew
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"The Fireside Picture Alphabet" by John Andrew is a children's illustrated book written in the mid-19th century. This unique publication combines education and entertainment, focusing on teaching young readers the alphabet through humorous and droll moral tales. The playful illustrations alongside the text likely serve to engage children, enriching their understanding of words and their meanings in a delightful manner. The content of "The Fireside Picture Alphabet" presents each letter of the
alphabet accompanied by a word and a whimsical poem that exemplifies its meaning. For instance, the letter "A" represents "Ablution," illustrated by a little sweep washing his face, while "B" is for "Barter," showcasing a child exchanging fruit. Each entry adds a layer of fun and learning, as the poems contain moral lessons and quirky situations that encourage imagination. This book effectively integrates laughter with learning, aiming to both educate and amuse its young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Illustrator | Andrew, John, 1815-1870 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21017589 |
| Title |
The Fireside Picture Alphabet or Humour and Droll Moral Tales; or Words & their Meanings Illustrated |
| Credits |
Produced by Lesley Halamek, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Readers (Primary) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22399 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22399-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 25, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 203 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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