02194cam a22003133u 4500 11333 UtSlPG 20260610133254.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Colman, Mrs. (Pamela Chandler), 1799-1865 The Pearl Story Book : A Collection of Tales, Original and Selected Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Rosanna Yuen and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Pearl Story Book" by Mrs. Colman is a collection of tales geared towards a juvenile audience, likely written in the mid-19th century. This anthology includes original and selected stories that aim to entertain while also imparting moral lessons. The overarching theme revolves around affection, kindness, and the moral development of children through engaging narratives. The collection features various stories, such as "The Turtle-Doves of Carmel," which tells of a young musician living in a monastery who finds joy in the company of doves and an old monk, highlighting the tenderness of companionship and love. Another tale, "The Red Shoes" by Hans Christian Andersen, follows a girl named Karen who becomes ensnared by her vanity and red shoes, leading her to learn a painful lesson about humility and repentance. Other stories, like "Naughty Marian" and "Tony the Miller's Son," focus on children's experiences and emotions, emphasizing the importance of virtues like compassion, generosity, and perseverance. Overall, the book serves as a delightful and instructive read for young audiences, steeped in rich storytelling that resonates with moral values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's poetry Children's stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11333 52779 52779