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American Sunday-School Union
Union, American Sunday-School
Johnson, Lawrence
1801
1860
Johnson, L. (Lawrence)
Little Susan and her lamb
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"Little Susan and her lamb" by American Sunday-School Union is a children's story written in the early 19th century. This short narrative reflects moral lessons aimed at young readers, focusing on themes of kindness, compassion, and the importance of faith and obedience to God. It likely serves as a tale to encourage children to engage with good deeds and virtuous behavior, reinforcing the values taught in Sunday Schools of the time. The book tells the story of a young girl named Susan, who discovers a weak lamb abandoned by a shepherd. Lovingly, she decides to care for it, showing deep compassion and adhering to her teachings about mercy towards all creatures as prescribed by biblical principles. As she nurses the lamb back to health, it becomes a cherished companion that follows her everywhere. Throughout the tale, Susan exemplifies kindness and respect for life, reflecting her upbringing in a nurturing environment that emphasizes Christian values. Additionally, as the story progresses, the lamb grows and eventually provides assistance to Susan's family, emphasizing the rewards of caring for others and the blessings that can come from good actions in one's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Children's stories
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Sunday school literature
Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Lambs -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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