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Title: Sint Nikolaas en zijn knecht
Original Publication: Netherlands: Gerrit Theodoor Bom,1850.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sint_Nikolaas_en_zijn_knecht
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman for Project Gutenberg
Summary: "Sint Nikolaas en zijn knecht" by J. Schenkman is a children's storybook written during the late 19th century. The book focuses on the beloved figure of Saint Nicholas, capturing the essence of the holiday season through joyful verses and illustrations. It embodies themes of kindness, rewards for good behavior, and the importance of generosity, making it particularly engaging for young readers. The book features a series of charming scenes depicting Saint Nicholas as he arrives on a steamboat from Spain, interacts with children and townsfolk, and delivers gifts. Each poem presents a different scenario, such as visiting a bakery, listening at doors, or checking in with children at school, highlighting the joys and moral lessons associated with his visits. Characters like the kind-hearted Saint Nicholas and his comical, bumbling knecht serve as central figures, emphasizing values of goodness, humility, and the rewards of virtuous behavior. Through its delightful verses, the book not only entertains but also instills valuable lessons about caring for others and the spirit of giving. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 95.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Schenkman, J. (Jan), 1806-1863
EBook No.: 69396
Published: Nov 20, 2022
Downloads: 124
Language: Dutch
Subject: Saint Nicholas' Day -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sint Nikolaas en zijn knecht
Original Publication: Netherlands: Gerrit Theodoor Bom,1850.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sint_Nikolaas_en_zijn_knecht
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman for Project Gutenberg
Summary: "Sint Nikolaas en zijn knecht" by J. Schenkman is a children's storybook written during the late 19th century. The book focuses on the beloved figure of Saint Nicholas, capturing the essence of the holiday season through joyful verses and illustrations. It embodies themes of kindness, rewards for good behavior, and the importance of generosity, making it particularly engaging for young readers. The book features a series of charming scenes depicting Saint Nicholas as he arrives on a steamboat from Spain, interacts with children and townsfolk, and delivers gifts. Each poem presents a different scenario, such as visiting a bakery, listening at doors, or checking in with children at school, highlighting the joys and moral lessons associated with his visits. Characters like the kind-hearted Saint Nicholas and his comical, bumbling knecht serve as central figures, emphasizing values of goodness, humility, and the rewards of virtuous behavior. Through its delightful verses, the book not only entertains but also instills valuable lessons about caring for others and the spirit of giving. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 95.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Schenkman, J. (Jan), 1806-1863
EBook No.: 69396
Published: Nov 20, 2022
Downloads: 124
Language: Dutch
Subject: Saint Nicholas' Day -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.