Six Little Ducklings by Katharine Pyle
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"Six Little Ducklings" by Katharine Pyle is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of six little ducklings and their mother, Old Mother Duck, as they explore their surroundings and learn valuable lessons about obedience, curiosity, and safety. The story combines whimsical storytelling with moral lessons, making it suitable for young readers. The narrative begins with Mother Duck and her ducklings happily living in a
hollow tree by the river, contrasting with her previous life on a farm where she faced challenges. Throughout their adventures, the ducklings experience picnics, encounters with other animals, and even a near-disastrous adventure with a snake. As they frolic near the river, they face temptations to explore beyond their safety limits, ultimately leading to a lesson on the importance of listening to their mother. By the end of the book, after a series of escapades, the ducklings promise to be obedient and appreciate the safety of their home, highlighting the themes of family, concern, and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pyle, Katharine, 1863-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | Six Little Ducklings |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ducks -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ducklings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48350 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 489 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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