The Grasshopper Stories by Elizabeth Davis Leavitt
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About this eBook
| Author | Leavitt, Elizabeth Davis |
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| Illustrator | Doan, Maude Dewey |
| Title | The Grasshopper Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
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Produced by Steven Giacomelli, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Grasshopper Stories" by Elizabeth Davis Leavitt is a collection of children's tales written in the early 20th century. This charming book features simple moral lessons conveyed through the adventures of a young boy named Billy and a wise grasshopper who offers him guidance. The stories aim to teach children about honesty, kindness, and the importance of helping others. The narrative centers around Billy and his interactions with various animals, including the titular grasshopper, throughout his daily life. In each tale, Billy faces challenges that test his character and integrity, such as dealing with a broken cup, assisting an ant, and returning a found piece of worsted to his teacher. With the grasshopper's encouragement, Billy learns valuable lessons about bravery, kindness, and being truthful, ultimately growing into a more caring and responsible individual. The book blends playful storytelling with important moral teachings, making it an engaging read for young children and their parents. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20315 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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