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Leighton, John
1822
1912
Limner, Luke
The Royal Picture Alphabet
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"The Royal Picture Alphabet" by John Leighton is an illustrated educational book created during the Victorian era. This unique work can be classified as a whimsical children's educational book, intended to assist young learners in grasping the English alphabet and associated morals through visual and poetic representations. The book creatively explores the meanings of words while intertwining humorous anecdotes, making learning both enjoyable and memorable. The content of the book consists of each letter of the alphabet linked with various words and corresponding illustrations, accompanied by light-hearted moral tales in verse. For instance, 'A' represents "Ablution," depicting a child misusing soap, while 'B' signifies "Barter," illustrated by a child exchanging fruit for a skipping rope. Each entry fosters not only recognition of letters and their meanings but also life lessons related to the word presented. The rhythm of the verse is engaging for children, further reinforcing the educational theme of the book while providing entertainment through its humorous situations and playful illustrations. Overall, it serves as a delightful introduction to language and moral values for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Alphabets
English wit and humor, Pictorial
Wit and humor, Juvenile
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