| Editor |
Colman, Mrs. (Pamela Chandler), 1799-1865 |
| Title |
Stories for children: A book for all little girls and boys
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| Original Publication |
United States: Howe & Ferry,1844,pubdate 1860.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Miss Colman is Pamela Atkins Colman, the daughter of Mrs. Colman (Pamela Chandler Colman).
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| Contents |
Innocence, by Rufus Dawes -- The fairy of the rose, by Rufus Dawes -- The lammie, by Miss A. A. Gray -- Lilla's dream -- The child's dream among flowers, by Miss Colman -- Childhood, by Mrs. Colman -- The king of the swans, from the German -- Corinne.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Stories for children: A book for all little girls and boys by Mrs. Colman" is a collection of charming tales edited by Mrs. Colman, likely written in the mid-19th century. Aimed at young readers, this anthology contains moral stories designed to entertain and instruct on themes of virtue, innocence, and the beauty of nature. The collection reflects the cultural values of its time, emphasizing the significance of good behavior and the joy found in childhood adventures. The stories within the collection explore various themes through whimsical narratives and delightful characters. For example, in "The Fairy of the Rose," a good little girl named Corinne befriends a fairy who rewards her kindness with roses, illustrating the rewards of virtue. Similarly, "The Lammie" follows Rosa as she grapples with disobedience and ultimately learns the importance of humility and good behavior through her dreams. Each tale encourages children to embrace innocence, kindness, and respect for nature while also imparting valuable lessons on personal growth and morality. Overall, this collection serves as a delightful read for children and parents alike, fostering a love of storytelling and reinforcing positive values. (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 |
Children's stories, American
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| Subject |
Children's poetry, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69251 |
| Release Date |
Oct 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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