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100 1 _aAbbott, Jacob,
_d1803-1879
245 1 0 _aRollo at Play; Or, Safe Amusements
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Rosanna Yuen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Rollo at Play; Or, Safe Amusements" by Jacob Abbott is a children's book likely written in the mid-19th century. This engaging tale is part of the Rollo Series, which follows a young boy named Rollo as he experiences various adventures and learns valuable life lessons through play and interactions with others. The book emphasizes safe amusements, showcasing Rollo's adventurous spirit while also integrating fundamental moral teachings suitable for young readers. The opening of the story introduces Rollo, a five-year-old boy engaged in building a box but becomes frustrated when his materials don’t cooperate. His cousin Jonas offers assistance as he heads to clear land in the woods, prompting Rollo to ask his mother for permission to join. She insists he first complete his reading assignment, leading Rollo to reflect on his behavior. After finishing his reading, Rollo meets Jonas, who teaches him how to build a bridge and encourages creative play, such as constructing a wigwam. This initial segment sets the stage for themes of responsibility, cooperation, and the rewards of engaging in wholesome activities with friends, showcasing how Rollo navigates challenges and learns from his experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCountry life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPlay -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAmusements -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11140
999 _c52587
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