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100 1 _aMontgolfier, Adélaïde de,
_d1789-1880
245 1 0 _aPiccolissima
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-05-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"Piccolissima" by Mrs. Follen is a charming story in the tradition of children's literature, likely written in the mid-19th century. This delightful narrative explores themes of curiosity, nature, and discovery through the eyes of Piccolissima, a tiny girl born to the famous Tom Thumb. With an enchanting blend of fantasy and natural history, the story introduces young readers to the intriguing world of insects and their behaviors while fostering a sense of wonder and exploration. The story unfolds around Piccolissima, who is not more than an inch tall and is brought to life by her imaginative and adventurous spirit. As she grows, she navigates her delicate existence filled with whimsical encounters, such as conversing with flies and observing ants in their natural habitats. Her interactions with these insects serve as a springboard for exploring various aspects of natural history and the life cycles of her tiny companions, as well as reflecting on her own identity. Through her adventures, Piccolissima learns valuable lessons about nature, curiosity, and responsibility, making her journey both a lighthearted tale and an insightful exploration of the world around us. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFairies -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aInsects -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aFollen, Eliza Lee Cabot,
_d1787-1860
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4049
999 _c46095
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