Project Gutenberg 2004-08-31 Public domain in the USA. 221 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous The Moral Picture Book Produced by David Garcia and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from page scans provided by the Internet Archive and University of Florida. "The Moral Picture Book" by Anonymous is a collection of moral tales written in the early 19th century, likely during the Victorian era. This book is crafted to impart ethical lessons through engaging stories, often featuring children and their families, exploring themes of honesty, charity, contentment, and the importance of obedience. The narratives illustrate how virtuous behavior leads to happiness, while misdeeds result in feelings of regret and sorrow. Within the book, the main story follows John Cooper, a young boy who experiences the consequences of skipping school and the subsequent grief he causes his parents. After a series of events involving a reckless adventure and a near-miss with danger, John learns the value of obedience through heartfelt remorse and prayer. As an adult, he reflects on these lessons while serving as a horse-soldier, emphasizing the lasting impact of good character. Supporting tales, such as those of Mary Jones and Rachel Jenkins, further illustrate the themes of kindness, charity, and industry, showcasing the strength found in community and the importance of helping others in need. Ultimately, the stories intertwine moral teachings with engaging narratives that resonate with readers, particularly those interested in literature that nurtures ethical development in children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels 46562 2025-10-06T05:04:26.978203 text/html 21593 2024-10-28T20:19:34 text/html 938723 2025-10-06T05:04:30.534030 application/epub+zip 937390 2025-10-06T05:04:28.510067 application/epub+zip 81545 2025-10-06T05:04:27.503058 application/epub+zip 1039131 2025-10-06T05:04:32.030529 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1028833 2025-10-06T05:04:29.931098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129177 2022-09-07T01:42:17.961047 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 38236 2025-10-06T05:04:26.723060 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18448 2024-10-28T20:19:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16592 2025-10-06T05:04:32.151543 application/rdf+xml 13789 2025-10-06T05:04:27.985071 image/jpeg 3989 2025-10-06T05:04:27.741075 image/jpeg 917662 2025-10-06T05:04:27.007108 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia