Rock A Bye Library: A Book of Fables by Unknown
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About this eBook
| Author | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Title |
Rock A Bye Library: A Book of Fables Amusement for Good Little Children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The fox and the cock -- The giant and the dwarf -- The partridge and her young -- The cock and the jewel -- The dog and the shadow -- The dog and the rat -- The beaver and the fly -- The peaches -- The canary-bird and the wasp -- The quarrel among the beasts -- The dog with his master's dinner -- The pigs. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Rock A Bye Library: A Book of Fables" by Unknown is a collection of fables written during the mid-19th century. This book, aimed particularly at children, offers moral lessons through simple yet engaging tales featuring animals. Each fable imparts a valuable lesson, making it a delightful read for young audiences and a tool for teaching ethics. The content comprises a variety of stories in which animals encounter situations that illustrate key moral principles. For instance, the tale of "The Fox and the Cock" warns against the dangers of flattery, while "The Dog and the Shadow" teaches about the perils of greed. Additionally, each story is accompanied by illustrations that enhance the reading experience. Overall, the book serves as both entertainment and a source of wisdom for children, encouraging them to consider their actions and the consequences that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Fables |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22539 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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