This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Mouse and The Moonbeam
Credits:
Produced by Louise Hope, David Edwards and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Mouse and The Moonbeam" by Eugene Field is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This charming tale combines elements of fantasy and Christmas folklore, focusing on the whimsical experiences of a little mauve mouse during Christmas Eve. The narrative explores themes of belief, innocence, and the joys of the holiday season. The story centers around a little mauve mouse who is excited for Christmas and believes in the magic of Santa Claus. As she shares her thoughts with an old clock, she recounts the cautionary tale of her sister, Squeaknibble, who doubted Santa Claus and met a tragic end at the hands of a cunning cat. In between, a moonbeam weaves a narrative about a shepherd boy named Dimas and his encounter with the little Master on a hilltop, connecting the themes of faith and redemption. Ultimately, the story underscores the importance of belief in good and the enduring spirit of Christmas, culminating in a poetic reflection on joy and the celebration of Christ's birth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
EBook No.: 27697
Published: Jan 4, 2009
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: Christmas stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Mouse and The Moonbeam
Credits:
Produced by Louise Hope, David Edwards and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Mouse and The Moonbeam" by Eugene Field is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This charming tale combines elements of fantasy and Christmas folklore, focusing on the whimsical experiences of a little mauve mouse during Christmas Eve. The narrative explores themes of belief, innocence, and the joys of the holiday season. The story centers around a little mauve mouse who is excited for Christmas and believes in the magic of Santa Claus. As she shares her thoughts with an old clock, she recounts the cautionary tale of her sister, Squeaknibble, who doubted Santa Claus and met a tragic end at the hands of a cunning cat. In between, a moonbeam weaves a narrative about a shepherd boy named Dimas and his encounter with the little Master on a hilltop, connecting the themes of faith and redemption. Ultimately, the story underscores the importance of belief in good and the enduring spirit of Christmas, culminating in a poetic reflection on joy and the celebration of Christ's birth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
EBook No.: 27697
Published: Jan 4, 2009
Downloads: 109
Language: English
Subject: Christmas stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.