The Surprise Book by Patten Beard
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About this eBook
| Author | Beard, Patten |
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| Illustrator | Beard, Alice, 1867-1949 |
| Title | The Surprise Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Surprise Book" by Patten Beard is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. It narrates a series of delightful tales centered around young characters such as Marjorie and Dotty, who create and share experiences filled with excitement and surprises, particularly in a scrapbook format known as the "Surprise Book." The stories explore themes of friendship, family, and the joy of giving, making it a charming reading choice for children and parents alike. The opening of "The Surprise Book" introduces the context of the main characters, Marjorie and Dotty, as they embark on the creative project of making a Surprise Book. As a winter snowstorm keeps Dotty from attending school, her mother encourages her to craft this special scrapbook, with the idea that it will be a gift for Marjorie filled with enjoyable surprises to open throughout the year. The segment emphasizes the imaginative and heartfelt gestures of childhood, showcasing how Dotty eagerly assembles gifts and stories to delight her sister, setting the stage for further adventures and surprises covered in the tales ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56170 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 57 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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