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Title: A Winter Nosegay: Being Tales for Children at Christmastide

Note: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The man in the moon and how he got there -- Cat and dog stories -- A fortune in an empty wallet.

Credits: Produced by Emmy, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the University of Florida Digital Collections.)

Summary: "A Winter Nosegay: Being Tales for Children at Christmastide" by Walter Crane is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. This enchanting book features whimsical tales that embody the spirit of Christmas, bringing to life characters and narratives that capture the imagination of young readers. The themes often revolve around adventure, morality, and the wonder that surrounds the holiday season. The book consists of a trio of captivating stories. In "The Man in the Moon," an old scholar named Fusticus unwittingly binds himself to a spirit of darkness and learns about the folly of unwise wishes, ultimately trading his first-born child for a life in the moon. "Cat and Dog Stories" presents a delightful exchange between a cat and dog, illustrating their playful banter and adventures, complete with amusing tales of encounters with other animals. The final story, "A Fortune in an Empty Wallet," follows Knight Edgar, who exchanges his sword for an empty wallet and discovers the magical bond he forms with a beggar, leading to an unexpected twist of fate that restores the beggar's rightful inheritance. Each tale is imbued with charm and moral lessons, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike during the festive season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Crane, Walter, 1845-1915

EBook No.: 39358

Published: Apr 3, 2012

Downloads: 71

Language: English

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: A Winter Nosegay: Being Tales for Children at Christmastide

Note: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The man in the moon and how he got there -- Cat and dog stories -- A fortune in an empty wallet.

Credits: Produced by Emmy, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the University of Florida Digital Collections.)

Summary: "A Winter Nosegay: Being Tales for Children at Christmastide" by Walter Crane is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. This enchanting book features whimsical tales that embody the spirit of Christmas, bringing to life characters and narratives that capture the imagination of young readers. The themes often revolve around adventure, morality, and the wonder that surrounds the holiday season. The book consists of a trio of captivating stories. In "The Man in the Moon," an old scholar named Fusticus unwittingly binds himself to a spirit of darkness and learns about the folly of unwise wishes, ultimately trading his first-born child for a life in the moon. "Cat and Dog Stories" presents a delightful exchange between a cat and dog, illustrating their playful banter and adventures, complete with amusing tales of encounters with other animals. The final story, "A Fortune in an Empty Wallet," follows Knight Edgar, who exchanges his sword for an empty wallet and discovers the magical bond he forms with a beggar, leading to an unexpected twist of fate that restores the beggar's rightful inheritance. Each tale is imbued with charm and moral lessons, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike during the festive season. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Crane, Walter, 1845-1915

EBook No.: 39358

Published: Apr 3, 2012

Downloads: 71

Language: English

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.