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Title: Rollo at Play; Or, Safe Amusements
Note: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Rosanna Yuen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "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.)
Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
EBook No.: 11140
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Play -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Amusements -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Rollo at Play; Or, Safe Amusements
Note: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Rosanna Yuen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "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.)
Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
EBook No.: 11140
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Play -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Amusements -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.