Mother Hubbard, Her Picture Book, by Walter Crane
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"Mother Hubbard, Her Picture Book" by Walter Crane is a delightful children's picture book written during the late 19th century. This whimsical work presents a series of illustrated nursery rhymes, featuring beloved tales like "Mother Hubbard" and "The Three Bears," and includes an engaging alphabet section titled "The Absurd A.B.C." The book serves to captivate young readers with its lively narrative and enchanting illustrations. In this charming collection, the story of Old
Mother Hubbard is told as she attempts to find food for her dog from an empty cupboard, leading to humorous and absurd situations that unfold with every visit to the local shops. The segment "The Three Bears" introduces the adventurous little girl named Silverlocks, who unwittingly enters the bears' cottage, sampling their food and furniture, which leads to the bears’ return and a frightened yet fortunate escape. The "Absurd A.B.C." section whimsically presents various characters and concepts corresponding to each letter, showcasing classic nursery rhyme figures in playful scenarios. Overall, the book provides both entertainment and educational value for children, making it an engaging introduction to reading and storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Mother Hubbard, Her Picture Book, Containing Mother Hubbard, The Three Bears, & The Absurd A, B, C. |
| Alternate Title | Mother Hubbard's Picture Book |
| Credits |
Produced by Nigel Blower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Nursery rhymes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25714 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25714-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 597 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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