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Title: Chit-chat, or Short Tales in Short Words
Original Publication: United Kingdom: John Harris,1831.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Jane Hyland 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.)
Summary: "Chit-chat, or Short Tales in Short Words" by Maria Elizabeth Budden is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The book features a variety of tales aimed predominantly at children, showcasing themes of kindness, moral lessons, and the virtues of friendship and familial love. Through its charming narratives, it illustrates the importance of caring for others and the fulfillment that comes from selfless acts. The opening of the book introduces readers to Kate and her Aunt, who provides a warm and nurturing environment for Kate's friend, Blanche, after the death of her mother. Together, they explore the beautiful Welsh countryside, engaging in delightful activities such as collecting shells and drying seaweeds for their home. Their joyful interactions highlight themes of gratitude and compassion, teaching readers about the richness of life found in small, thoughtful gestures and the value of close relationships. The initial chapters establish a gentle tone and a setting where the power of kindness and community will resonate throughout the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Budden, Maria Elizabeth, 1780?-1832
EBook No.: 67271
Published: Jan 29, 2022
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Chit-chat, or Short Tales in Short Words
Original Publication: United Kingdom: John Harris,1831.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Jane Hyland 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.)
Summary: "Chit-chat, or Short Tales in Short Words" by Maria Elizabeth Budden is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The book features a variety of tales aimed predominantly at children, showcasing themes of kindness, moral lessons, and the virtues of friendship and familial love. Through its charming narratives, it illustrates the importance of caring for others and the fulfillment that comes from selfless acts. The opening of the book introduces readers to Kate and her Aunt, who provides a warm and nurturing environment for Kate's friend, Blanche, after the death of her mother. Together, they explore the beautiful Welsh countryside, engaging in delightful activities such as collecting shells and drying seaweeds for their home. Their joyful interactions highlight themes of gratitude and compassion, teaching readers about the richness of life found in small, thoughtful gestures and the value of close relationships. The initial chapters establish a gentle tone and a setting where the power of kindness and community will resonate throughout the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Budden, Maria Elizabeth, 1780?-1832
EBook No.: 67271
Published: Jan 29, 2022
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.