Category: Children’s Literature
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The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
Once upon a time there was a village shop. The name over the window was “Ginger and Pickles.”It was a little small shop just the right size for Dolls- Lucinda and Jane Doll-cook always bought their groceries at Ginger and Pickles.The counter inside was a convenient height for rabbits. Ginger and Pickles sold red spotty…
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The Tale of Pigling Bland
Once upon a time there was an old pig called Aunt Pettitoes. She had eight of a family: four little girl pigs, called Cross-patch, Suck-suck, Yock-yock and Spot; and four little boy pigs, called Alexander, Pigling Bland, Chin-Chin and Stumpy.Stumpy had had an accident to his tail.The eight little pigs had very fine appetites-“Yus, yus,…
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The Tale of Mr. Tod
I have made many books about well-behaved people. Now, for a change, I am going to make a story about two disagreeable people, called Tommy Brock and Mr. Tod. Nobody could call Mr. Tod “nice.” The rabbits could not bear him; they could smell him half a mile off.He was of a wandering habit and…
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The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes
Once upon a time there was a little fat comfortable grey squirrel, called Timmy Tiptoes.He had a nest thatched with leaves in the top of a tall tree; and he had a little squirrel wife called Goody.Timmy Tiptoes sat out, enjoying the breeze; he whisked his tail and chuckled-“Little wife Goody, the nuts are ripe;…
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Engaging Children’s Books, Fun Facts and Delicious Recipes
This resource collection for children promotes learning through engaging books, fun facts, and simple recipes that inspire curiosity and imagination.
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Peter and Polly Series: Blacky’s Fish
Blacky, the wise cat, finds a live fish, surprising everyone as they speculate on her fishing skills before she enjoys it cooked.
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Peter and Polly Series: The Broken Show Case
Before long, father found mother and Polly and Peter. He saw the children’s balloons. He heard the story of the bunch that went up in the air. Then he said, “Now, before we have our luncheon, I will take you to the merry-go-round. Have you heard the music? Do you wish a ride?” “Oh, yes,…
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Peter and Polly: A Bunch of Balloons
A Bunch of Balloons See all the people!” cried Polly. “I did not know that there were so many except at a circus.” “Father, where did you put Mary?” asked Peter. “Over there by the fence. Here is a ticket for her. No one can take her without this ticket. She will wait for us.”…
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Swiss Family Robinson Chapter 50
Chapter 50 All was so still around us, and our pinnace was so completely hidden with its canopy of verdure, that I could not help regretting that I had not accompanied my sons. It was now too late, but my steps involuntarily turned to the road I had seen them take, Ernest remaining on the…
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Swiss Family Robinson Chapter 49
Chapter 49 I did not disembark on this unknown shore without great emotion: it might be inhabited by a barbarous and cruel race, and I almost doubted the prudence of thus risking my three remaining children in the hazardous and uncertain search after our dear lost ones. I think I could have borne my bereavement…