02221cam a22003253u 4500 40682 UtSlPG 20260610133929.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 Lulu's Library, Volume 1 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-09-05 A Christmas dream -- The candy country -- Naughty Jocko -- The skipping shoes -- Cockyloo -- Rosy's journey -- How they ran away -- The fairy box -- A hole in the wall -- The piggy girl -- The three frogs -- Baa! baa! Produced by Al Haines "Lulu's Library, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a series of delightful tales that are intended for young readers, exploring themes of kindness, imagination, and moral lessons through the adventures of relatable child characters like Effie and Kitty. The opening of the book presents "A Christmas Dream," where a little girl named Effie expresses her disenchantment with Christmas, feeling it has become repetitive and boring. After an engaging conversation with her mother about Christmas joy and the plight of less fortunate children, Effie falls asleep and dreams of a magical Christmas world where a Christmas spirit takes her on an adventure, showcasing the joyous preparations for Christmas and reminding her of the true spirit of giving. As she witnesses the spirits' efforts to bring happiness to the needy, Effie's dream transforms her perspective on the holiday, setting the tone for her personal growth and understanding throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Children's stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40682 81521 81521