Lippincott, L. K. (Leander K.) creator Greenwood, Grace 1823-1904 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Old Wonder-Eyes, and Other Stories for Children" by Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Lippincott is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. This delightful anthology includes engaging tales that explore themes of love, loss, and companionship, featuring memorable characters like the gentle girl Minnie and her pet owl, Wonder-Eyes. The collection aims to capture the imagination of young readers, teaching valuable lessons through heartwarming narratives and charming illustrations. The opening of this collection introduces a narrator visiting friends in the English countryside, where they discover a grumpy old owl named Wonder-Eyes, once beloved by a sweet girl named Minnie. The narrator learns Minnie's touching story, revealing her loving nature and how she befriended the surly owl despite his disdain for others. As Minnie's health declines, she expresses concern for Wonder-Eyes's future, leading to a poignant portrayal of their bond. This opening sets the stage for the themes of the collection, emphasizing the enduring connection between humans and animals, as well as the impact of love and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Old Wonder-Eyes -- Old Horace and my little pig Humpy -- The rooster-mother -- My aunt's present -- A curious dog story -- Willie Watson -- The tale of our kite -- Philip Annesley's return -- Snowdrop -- My first day in trowsers -- The stolen birds' nest -- The story of Grace Darling -- Hymn. Release date is 2015-02-17 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Short stories Animals -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Country life -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48290 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48290 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134118.0 48290