| Author |
Follen, Eliza Lee Cabot, 1787-1860 |
| Title |
What the Animals Do and Say
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"What the Animals Do and Say" by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a collection of educational stories and tales written in the early 19th century. This book aims to explore the lives and characteristics of various animals, offering not only delightful anecdotes but also moral lessons intended for young readers. It is clearly aimed at children, highlighting themes of kindness, bravery, and the importance of observing the natural world. In this charming narrative, Mrs. Follen introduces the reader to a variety of animals, detailing their behaviors and interactions in engaging ways. For instance, the story of the martins showcases their migratory habits and social nature, while a poignant tale about a spaniel illustrates loyalty and compassion. The book also touches on the cleverness of crows, the strong bonds between animal companions, and the amusing antics of various species. Through these narratives, Follen demonstrates the wonders of nature while imparting valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and the joy found in observing animal behavior. Each story is rich with vivid imagery and heartfelt sentiments, making it a meaningful read for children and caregivers alike. (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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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4044 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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