The First Little Pet Book with Ten Short Stories in Words of Three and Four…

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Author Fanny, Aunt, 1822-1894
Title The First Little Pet Book with Ten Short Stories in Words of Three and Four Letters
Contents Preface -- The bad old ape -- Mop, the pet cat, a poem -- Sam, the bad boy -- Ben and Sue, and the see-saw -- The hen and fox, a poem -- Ben and Bob -- The old gray rat -- Poor Will, who was shot in the war -- Ann, the good girl -- Joe, who did not mind.
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Summary "The First Little Pet Book with Ten Short Stories in Words of Three and Four…" by Aunt Fanny is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. The book is designed for young readers and focuses on simple narratives that utilize primarily three and four-letter words to promote early literacy. Its likely topic centers on moral lessons and the whimsical adventures of children, animals, and family life. The book comprises ten short tales, each narrating engaging stories featuring relatable characters like Ned, Sam, and Ann, alongside their animal friends. Through playful interactions involving pets and family activities, the narratives convey lessons about obedience, kindness, and the consequences of mischief. For instance, Sam learns a painful lesson about listening to his mother when he injures himself with an axe, while Joe experiences the consequences of not heeding warnings about thin ice. Each story combines fun with moral teaching, making the book an educational yet entertaining read for young children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 31483
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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