02104cam a22003133u 4500 40856 UtSlPG 20260610133932.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Brandeis, Madeline, 1897-1937 Little Philippe of Belgium 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 2012-09-24 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Joke Van Dorst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Little Philippe of Belgium" by Madeline Brandeis is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Philippe, affectionately known as "Petit Choux de Bruxelles," as he navigates his desires for companionship, adventure, and independence in post-World War I Belgium. The book delves into themes of childhood dreams, family bonds, and the impact of war on personal lives. At the start of the book, we meet Philippe, a five-year-old boy living on a farm near Brussels who longs for a baby sister and has dreams of becoming a cook like his father. The opening chapters introduce us to the idyllic yet challenging world he inhabits, highlighting his imaginative beliefs and aspirations. Philippe's adventures begin when he learns of his mother's pregnancy, and his excitement guides the narrative as he engages with his surroundings, interacts with animals, and dreams of grand adventures. His tale evolves as he experiences the challenges of growing up and faces the realities of life beyond the safety of the farm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children -- Juvenile fiction Belgium -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40856 81695 81695