Project Gutenberg 2021-12-29 Public domain in the USA. 105 Stow, Marion Cook 1875 1910 Cook, Marion 09000106 The Child and the Dream: A Christmas Story The Child & the Dream: A Christmas Story $aUnited States :$bThe Metropolitan Press,$c1908. Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Child and the Dream: A Christmas Story" by Marion Cook Stow is a heartwarming children's tale written in the early 20th century. This book weaves a magical narrative that explores themes of innocence, creativity, and the spirit of giving. Through the eyes of a clever child, the story delves into the emotions and thoughts surrounding Christmas preparations, emphasizing the purity of intentions in selecting gifts for loved ones. The narrative follows a bright and imaginative child who is contemplating the perfect Christmas gift for her mother. As she engages with a whimsical character named Lady Arabella in her dream, the child learns about the nature of true beauty and worth that transcends physical appearance. The story culminates in the realization that love is the ultimate gift, leading the child to become more thoughtful and considerate. Ultimately, this enchanting tale serves as a reminder of the importance of genuine affection and connection during the holiday season, making it a delightful read for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/childdreamchrist00cook/page/n9/mode/2up 20201218201715cook 1908 US Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christmas stories PS Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading 49096 2025-06-26T11:14:13.279082 text/html 26007 2024-10-18T17:54:14 text/html 577920 2025-06-26T11:14:15.733068 application/epub+zip 577017 2025-06-26T11:14:13.931097 application/epub+zip 89599 2025-06-26T11:14:13.593080 application/epub+zip 605473 2025-06-26T11:14:17.183102 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 592937 2025-06-26T11:14:15.417093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106689 2022-09-30T06:43:07.577907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 37404 2025-06-26T11:14:13.105083 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17332 2024-10-18T17:54:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16273 2025-06-26T11:14:17.312073 application/rdf+xml 16791 2025-06-26T11:14:13.681087 image/jpeg 2127 2025-06-26T11:14:13.638082 image/jpeg 543908 2025-06-26T11:14:13.302076 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