02409cam a22003493u 4500 52828 UtSlPG 20260610134222.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Gordon, Elizabeth, 1866-1922 Watermelon Pete and Others Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-08-17 Watermelon Pete -- Piggy's thistle whistle -- Lady Bug goes shopping -- Little Baby Elephant and his new clothes -- Little Brown Hen -- The Little Brown Dog and the Little White Cat -- The woodpecker bird and the Owl. Produced by David Edwards, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Watermelon Pete and Others" by Elizabeth Gordon is a charming collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book is centered around lighthearted tales and whimsical characters that captivate young readers' imaginations, exploring themes of mischief and adventure through simple yet engaging narratives. The titular story, "Watermelon Pete," introduces a playful young boy whose love for watermelon leads him to an amusing adventure under the moonlight. After sneaking into Farmer Brown's watermelon patch, he gets caught but is forgiven and rewarded for his honesty. Other stories, such as "Piggy’s Thistle Whistle" and "Little Baby Elephant and His New Clothes," feature lovable animal characters facing relatable childhood dilemmas, filled with humor and innocence. Through vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, the book fosters a delightful reading experience for children, encouraging laughter and moral lessons along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories African Americans -- Juvenile fiction Wilson, Clara Powers https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52828 93662 93662