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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aMitchell, Lebbeus,
_d1879-1963
245 1 0 _aBobby in Search of a Birthday
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-27
508 _aProduced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Bobby in Search of a Birthday" by Lebbeus Mitchell is a children's novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1916. The book follows a young boy named Bobby North, who embarks on a whimsical journey to discover the concept of a birthday, an event he has never experienced due to his upbringing at an orphanage. Through Bobby's innocent eyes, the story explores themes of belonging, love, and the beauty found in simple joys, ultimately reflecting on what it means to be cherished. In this heartwarming tale, Bobby, a five-year-old boy, yearns to understand birthdays after witnessing another child’s celebration. His adventure begins when he is invited to the countryside, where he befriends a playful puppy and a kind family. Throughout the story, Bobby encounters various characters, including the Man Who Lets You Play with the Puppy and the Lady Who Likes Little Boys, who each impart life lessons about love and generosity. Bobby’s quest leads him to a touching realization about family and self-worth, culminating in a profound moment where he is offered the chance to have a birthday of his own, symbolizing his newfound acceptance and joy. The narrative captures the essence of childhood innocence and the desire for connection, leaving readers with a message about the importance of love and family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoys -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBirthdays -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aNuyttens, Josef Pierre,
_d1885-1960
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43569
999 _c84408
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