TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dorset,Catherine Ann Turner
AU  - Leprince de Beaumont,Jeanne-Marie
TI  - Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Children's poetry
KW  - Fairies -- Juvenile poetry
KW  - Poor -- Juvenile poetry
KW  - Wishes -- Juvenile poetry
N1  - Release date is 2008-06-04; Produced by David Wilson. (This file was produced from
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N2  - "Think Before You Speak; Or, The Three Wishes" by Catherine Dorset is a fairy tale written in the early 19th century. This narrative unfolds the tale of a humble couple, exploring themes of wishful thinking and the consequences that follow. The story serves as a whimsical yet cautionary reminder about the importance of prudent decision-making.  In this tale, a poor couple named Homespun and Susan are granted three wishes by a fairy who they saved from a hare's fate. Initially excited by the prospect of their newfound fortune, the couple fantasizes about wealth and status. However, their first wish leads to unintended consequences when Susan impulsively wishes for a pudding, which ultimately lands on her nose due to a quarrel with her husband. Their second wish spirals further into trouble until they realize that their foolishness brought about their predicament. In the end, they learn a valuable lesson about moderation and the importance of thoughtful choices as they reclaim their sense of humility and gratitude. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -