A flower book by Eden Coybee

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Author Coybee, Eden
Illustrator Benson, Nellie
Title A flower book
Series Title The Dumpy Books for Children; No. 7.
Credits Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed
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Summary "A Flower Book" by Eden Coybee and Nellie Benson is a children's storybook published in the early 20th century. This delightful book fits within the genre of children's literature, specifically designed for young readers, and explores themes of nature and magic through enchanting tales. It vividly illustrates the world of flowers and the events that unfold in a whimsical wood where fairies awaken sleeping blossoms during the New Year. The narrative centers on the fairy Rusialka and her enchanting quest to wake up the flowers that lie beneath the winter snow. As the fairies gather, they seek the permission of the ancient Lady Elder to rouse the sleeping blossoms. Throughout the story, various flowers introduce themselves, each with their own meanings and symbolism, such as hope, love, and friendship. Despite the chilly setting of winter, a sense of warmth and joy pervades the tale as the fairies dance, celebrate, and ultimately return the flowers to their slumber, highlighting the cycle of nature and the beauty of floral symbolism in a child-friendly manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fantasy literature
Subject Fairies -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Flowers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Winter -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 23302
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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