The Great Panjandrum Himself by Samuel Foote
"The Great Panjandrum Himself" by Samuel Foote is a whimsical children's book that likely originated in the late 19th century. This light-hearted work falls into the category of illustrated stories, aiming to entertain and amuse its readers with enchanting tales. The book showcases a blend of playful narrative and charming illustrations designed to captivate a young audience. The story follows the amusing antics of various characters, including a great she-bear and the
enigmatic great Panjandrum himself, who appears to have a whimsical authority. In one episode, a character goes into the garden to prepare an apple pie, interrupted by quirky events involving a bear's curiosity and a series of lighthearted interactions among whimsical figures like the Picninnies and Joblillies. The storytelling emphasizes humor and fantasy, creating a delightful, engaging read for children that celebrates creativity and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777 |
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| Illustrator | Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886 |
| Title | The Great Panjandrum Himself |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Picture books for children |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18417 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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