| Author |
Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956 |
| Illustrator |
Willebeek le Mair, H. (Henriëtte), 1889-1966 |
| Title |
A Gallery of Children
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Gallery_of_Children
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| Contents |
The Princess and the apple-tree -- Sparrow Tree Square -- The twins -- Miss Waterlow in bed -- Sand babies -- Poor Anne -- A voyage to India -- Barbara's birthday -- The baby show -- The Magic Hill -- The three daughters of M. Dupont -- Castles by the sea.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"A Gallery of Children" by A. A. Milne is a charming collection of children’s stories, likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents a series of whimsical tales that explore the imaginative and playful world of children, often highlighting their vivid experiences and adventures. The stories are beautifully illustrated by Saida (H. Willebeek Le Mair), adding a delightful visual element that complements the text. Each story features a unique character or scenario, encompassing themes of imagination, friendship, and the innocence of childhood. For instance, "The Princess and the Apple-Tree" tells of a princess's love for a humble gardener, while "The Twins" humorously explores the confusion of twins who look exactly alike. Throughout the collection, Milne captures the essence of childhood with a lighthearted tone, depicting situations that resonate with young readers and evoke nostalgia in adults. Overall, this book is a delightful exploration of childhood wonder, creativity, and the simple joys of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Children's stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66092 |
| Release Date |
Aug 20, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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