Aunt Judy's Tales by Mrs. Alfred Gatty
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"Aunt Judy's Tales" by Mrs. Alfred Gatty is a collection of children's stories written during the mid-19th century. The book centers around Aunt Judy, a nurturing figure who engages with a group of children known affectionately as "the little ones," offering them whimsical stories interspersed with lessons and moral guidance. The tales aim to balance amusement with educational content, promoting values such as gratitude, obedience, and the importance of cleanliness. The opening
portion introduces the familiar setting of a cozy family home, where Aunt Judy prepares to entertain the children with a story. As she engages with them, the narrative unfolds through a playful interaction that highlights various children's personalities, particularly focusing on the humorous disputes among the kids regarding cleanliness and the everyday struggles they face, such as getting ready for bed and the chores imposed by their keepers. Aunt Judy's storytelling serves as a vehicle to convey deeper themes about gratitude and the nature of childhood, establishing a soothing yet thought-provoking atmosphere as the little ones express their concerns and anticipation for the tale ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gatty, Alfred, Mrs., 1809-1873 |
|---|---|
| Title | Aunt Judy's Tales |
| Contents | The little victims -- Vegetables out of place -- Cook stories -- Rabbits' tails -- Out of the way -- Nothing to do. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1859 Bell and Daldy edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5074 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05074-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 652 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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