The Play-day Book: New Stories for Little Folks
by Fanny Fern
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About This Book
The book consists of a series of short stories that revolve around themes of play, adventure, and moral lessons. Each story is crafted to be both entertaining and instructive, providing children with enjoyable reading experiences while imparting valuable lessons.The stories often feature young protagonists who embark on playful adventures, face challenges, and learn important life lessons through their experiences. Fern's writing is known for its warmth and humor, making the stories appealing and relatable to children.
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- THE PLAY-DAY BOOK: NEW STORIES FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
- PREFACE.
- CONTENTS.
- A RAINY DAY, AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
- THE BOY WHO WANTED TO SEE THE WORLD.
- THE JOURNEY.
- CHAPTER I.
- CHAPTER II.
- CHAPTER III.
- THE MORNING-GLORY.
- A PEEP OUT OF MY WINDOW.
- THE CIRCUS.
- WHAT EVERY LITTLE CHILD MAY SEE.
- A STORY FOR BOYS.
- KATY’S FIRST GRIEF.
- OUR NEW DOG DASH.
- FUN AND FOLLY; A STORY FOR THOUGHTLESS BOYS.
- HISTORY OF A FAMILY OF CATS.
- THE POOR-RICH CHILD.
- THE HOD-CARRIER.
- THE TOM-BOY.
- THE LITTLE MUSICIAN.
- LIONS.
- THE CRIPPLE.
- THE TRUANT.
- BESSIE AND HER MOTHER.
- RED-HEADED ANDY.
- LITTLE NAPKIN.
- THE SPOILED BOY.
- PUSS AND I.
- LUCY’S FAULT.
- UNTIDY MARY.
- A LUCKY IRISH BOY.
- THE CHILD PRINCE AND THE CHILD PEASANT.
- THE WILD ROSE.
- JENNY AND THE BUTCHER.
- THE TWO BABES.
- THE LITTLE SISTERS.
- OURS; OR, A LOOK BACKWARD.
- CHILDREN’S TROUBLES.
- THE VACANT LOT.
- “FOOLISH NED.”
- GREENWOOD.
- BED-TIME.
- SOLILOQUY OF OVERGROWN FIFTEEN.
- A TEMPERANCE STORY.
- ALL ABOUT HORACE.
- A WALK I TOOK.
- SUSY FOSTER.
- “FEED MY LAMBS.”
- TWO LIVE PICTURES.
- A RIDDLE; OR, MAMMA’S CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
- THANKSGIVING.
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