Little people : an alphabet by T. W. H. Crosland
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"Little People: An Alphabet" by T. W. H. Crosland is a children’s book that was written in the early 20th century. This engaging work is part of The Dumpy Books for Children series, designed to introduce young readers to letters of the alphabet through whimsical verses and colorful illustrations by Henry Mayer. The book likely serves as an educational tool, showcasing different cultures and nationalities from A to Z. The content consists
of playful rhymes corresponding to each letter of the alphabet, where each verse describes a character representing a particular nationality or culture. For instance, readers meet an Arab with a beautiful horse, a Dutch girl with wooden shoes, and a cheerful Japanese child with a love for parasols. Each character is depicted with unique traits and attributes, allowing children to learn about diversity while enjoying the rhythmic and entertaining verses. Overall, "Little People: An Alphabet" blends education with humor, making it a delightful introduction to the world’s various cultures for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson), 1865-1924 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mayer, Henry, 1868-1954 |
| Title | Little people : an alphabet |
| Series Title | The dumpy books for children; 11 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Suzan Flanagan 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: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Alphabet rhymes |
| Subject | Ethnicity -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24336 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Last Update | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 348 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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