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    <title>Very Short Stories and Verses For Children</title>
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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Clifford, W. K., Mrs.</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1846-1929</namePart>
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  <name type="personal">
    <namePart>Campbell, Edith</namePart>
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    <dateIssued encoding="marc">2009</dateIssued>
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  <abstract>"Very Short Stories and Verses For Children" by Mrs. W. K. Clifford is a collection of whimsical tales and poems written during the late 19th century. The book aims to delight young readers with charming narratives involving simple yet profound themes such as friendship, exploration, and the wonders of nature. Through its collection, Mrs. Clifford creates a world filled with imaginative characters and idyllic scenes that are likely intended to enchant and educate children about virtues and life experiences.  The book features a range of short stories and verses that explore the daily lives and adventures of various children and their companions. From Master Willie who longs for his sister Apple-blossom, to the intriguing musings of a little wooden doll, and the fanciful escapades of a sandy cat and a prideful boy, the tales are imbued with a sense of innocence and wonder. The verses often capture fleeting moments of joy or introspection, addressing themes like happiness, love, and the beauty of the natural world. With beautifully simple language and vivid imagery, Mrs. W. K. Clifford's work not only entertains but also imparts subtle lessons for its young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2009-10-16</note>
  <note>Produced by David Edwards, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)</note>
  <note>Original publication data not identified</note>
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    <topic>Children's stories, English</topic>
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    <topic>Children's poetry, English</topic>
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