02803cam a22003493u 4500 69223 UtSlPG 20260610134612.0 m cr n 260607r20221867utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 2022656361 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 Queer little people Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-10-24 The hen that hatched ducks -- The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge -- The history of Tip-Top -- Miss Katy-Did and Miss Cricket -- Mother Magpie's mischief -- The squirrels that live in a house -- Hum, the son of Buz -- Our country neighbors -- Our dogs -- Dogs and cats -- Aunt Esther's rules -- Aunt Esther's stories -- Sir Walter Scott and his dogs -- Country neighbors again -- The diverting history of little Whiskey. Charlene Taylor 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.) "Queer Little People" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on whimsical tales involving animals and their interactions, aiming to teach moral lessons and entertain young readers. Among the charming characters introduced in the opening portion is Mrs. Feathertop, a hen who unexpectedly hatches a brood of ducklings, setting the stage for humorous misadventures as she navigates motherhood. At the start of the book, the story of "The Hen That Hatched Ducks" unfolds with Mrs. Feathertop, a lively hen, who is convinced by a neighborhood boy to hatch duck eggs instead of her own. Initially, the other animals mock her inexperience, predicting disaster for her ducklings. However, as the story progresses, Feathertop embraces her role as a mother, culminating in the joyous hatching of her ducklings, who defy expectations and thrive. This narrative sets a light-hearted tone that resonates with themes of self-discovery and perseverance, inviting readers to enjoy the delightful antics and growth of its animal characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Fords, Howard, and Hulburt, 1867 Animals -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories, American https://archive.org/details/queerlittlepeop00stow/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69223 110019 110019