Three Minute Stories by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
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"Three Minute Stories" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a collection of short stories intended for young readers, likely written in the early 20th century. This compilation features delightful and whimsical tales that engage children’s imaginations and impart valuable lessons about kindness, friendship, and moral behavior. The stories are accompanied by charming illustrations, which enhance the overall appeal for young audiences. At the start of the collection, the first story, "Johnny and
His Sand Box," introduces a young boy named Johnny, who enjoys playing in his sandbox alongside his five neighborhood cats, including his beloved kitten, Muffet. The narrative takes a lively turn when the cats have a nighttime party in the sandbox, only to be interrupted by a rude cat named Bobs. The chaos unfolds as Johnny and Maggie, his nursery helper, are drawn into the fray, raising themes of mischief and unexpected events in a light-hearted manner. The stories set a cheerful tone that is sure to resonate with children, fostering both entertainment and lessons throughout. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Bruce, Josephine |
| Title | Three Minute Stories |
| Alternate Title | 3 Minute Stories |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy 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: 92.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49751 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49751-8 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 795 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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