| Author |
A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
| Title |
A. L. O. E.'s picture story book.
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: T. Nelson and Sons, 1871.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
"The hymn my mother taught me" -- The bear -- The tiger-cub -- Not one too many -- The iron ring -- The ill wind -- The two pets -- The boy and the bird's nest -- The English girl and her ayah -- I'll not let you go -- The white dove.
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| Summary |
"A. L. O. E.'s picture story book" by A. L. O. E. is a collection of children’s stories written during the late 19th century, likely within the Victorian era. The book features a range of narratives aimed at imparting moral lessons to young readers, examining themes of virtue, honesty, and compassion through engaging tales and vivid characters. The collection includes various stories, each with different plots and messages. For example, "The Boy and the Bird's Nest" follows Eddy, a young boy who learns empathy for a mother bird when he reluctantly decides to return her nest after having taken it for himself. Another story, "The Iron Ring," revolves around Chang Wang, a miserly Chinese merchant who learns the emptiness of wealth without compassion. Each tale within the book uses captivating illustrations and relatable characters to convey important life lessons, focusing on kindness, responsibility, and the values instilled by parents. Through these narratives, A. L. O. E. seeks to nurture moral character in her young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Picture books for children
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72109 |
| Release Date |
Nov 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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