Little Frankie and his Mother by Madeline Leslie
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"Little Frankie and his Mother" by Madeline Leslie is a children's book written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Frankie, exploring themes of family life and childhood innocence in a quaint domestic setting. The narrative captures the tender relationship between Frankie and his mother, illustrating the simple joys and challenges of early childhood. The book follows the growth and adventures of Frankie from infancy to toddlerhood,
showcasing his interactions with family members, including his brother Willie and their loving mother. As Frankie learns to sit, jump, and speak, the story highlights pivotal moments in his development, such as receiving a special silver cup, learning to go to bed by himself, and enjoying playful moments with his dog, Ponto. Throughout the story, his mother exhibits deep love and concern for his wellbeing while imparting gentle lessons on good behavior and gratitude, affirming the importance of nurturing relationships in a child's early years. The warmth of family ties and the sweetness of childhood experience are central to this charming tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Leslie, Madeline, 1815-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | Little Frankie and his Mother |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Brothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Infants -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34830 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 309 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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