02372cam a22003493u 4500 11237 UtSlPG 20260610133252.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Anonymous The Pearl Box : Containing One Hundred Beautiful Stories for Young People Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier See also PG#11595, a version slightly different in the stories presented and in the illustrations. Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Pearl Box" by Anonymous is a collection of moral stories aimed at young readers, possibly written in the mid-19th century. The book features a series of tales crafted to instruct children on ethical principles and proper conduct through relatable narratives. Each story showcases scenarios involving children that teach lessons about kindness, honesty, and responsibility, often culminating in a reflective moral at the end. The opening portion introduces this collection by setting a tone of gentle instruction. The first story depicts Bertie, a dying boy, who cherishes moments with his worldly treasures and finds peace in his impending transition to the afterlife, expressing love for his sister and faith in Jesus. This is followed by a series of parables illustrating moral lessons, such as overcoming evil with good, selflessness, and the happiness derived from personal sacrifice. The characters are young children encountering everyday challenges that highlight virtues like generosity and compassion, thus establishing the book's purpose as a guide for children to cultivate moral sensibilities through storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's poetry Children's stories Love stories Nature -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11237 52683 52683