Mary's Little Lamb: A Picture Guessing Story for Little Children by Foster
"Mary's Little Lamb: A Picture Guessing Story for Little Children" by Edith Francis Foster is a charming children's book illustrated by the author, likely written in the early 20th century. This story revolves around young Mary Moffett and her affectionate relationship with a little lamb she finds and decides to keep, exploring themes of companionship, adventure, and the joys of childhood. In the narrative, Mary discovers a lamb while running an errand
and convinces Farmer Clover to let her keep it as a pet. The two embark on various adventures together, including washing the lamb, feeding it, and navigating the challenges of caring for a young animal. As they play and explore, Mary fosters a playful rapport with her lamb, which refuses to jump off a roof, hilariously invades her school, and even gets into mischief with other animals. The story culminates with the lamb winning a prize at the county fair, showcasing the special bond between Mary and her beloved pet, filled with innocence and delight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Foster, Edith Francis |
|---|---|
| Title | Mary's Little Lamb: A Picture Guessing Story for Little Children |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Katie Hernandez, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Rebuses |
| Subject | Lambs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43808 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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