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100 1 _aLippincott, L. K.
_q(Leander K.)
245 1 0 _aOld Wonder-Eyes, and Other Stories for Children
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-02-17
505 0 _aOld 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.
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aCountry life -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aGreenwood, Grace,
_d1823-1904
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48290
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