Mother Nature's Toy-Shop by Lina Beard and Adelia B. Beard
"Mother Nature's Toy-Shop" by Lina Beard and Adelia B. Beard is a delightful guidebook written in the early 20th century. This unique work introduces children to the wonders of nature through a series of hands-on activities involving flowers, grasses, and leaves. The authors creatively encourage young readers to explore the outdoors, engage with natural materials, and craft playthings while illuminating the beauty and fun that can be found in the environment. At
the start of the book, the authors paint an enchanting picture of Mother Nature as a generous provider of joy and inspiration for children. They describe natural elements—like wildflowers and grasses—as potential playthings, offering various crafts to try, such as making crowns from daisies, creating figures from Jack-in-the-Pulpit, and crafting flower jewelry. The opening emphasizes the importance of exploration and creativity, inviting young readers to appreciate the wonders of the world around them. The detailed instructions for each activity not only entertain but also educate, fostering a lifelong love of nature and artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Beard, Lina, 1852-1933 |
|---|---|
| Author | Beard, Adelia B. (Adelia Belle), 1857-1920 |
| LoC No. | 18011828 |
| Title | Mother Nature's Toy-Shop |
| Note | Illustrated by the authors. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Subject | Toys |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44440 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44440-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 398 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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