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A charming collection of half a hundred hand‑drawn pictures invites young listeners into a world of familiar animals and everyday objects. From the proud peacock with its three‑foot tail to a playful calf beside its mother, each illustration is paired with a simple label that helps children connect words to what they see. The pages flick through a lively menagerie—lion, zebra, monkey, ox, and even a kangaroo—alongside scenes of carts, engines, and household items, offering a gentle introduction to both nature and daily life.
The book’s layout feels like a visual adventure, encouraging curious hands to point, name, and imagine stories behind each scene. Its straightforward captions and clear drawings make it an ideal companion for bedtime or classroom listening, sparking vocabulary growth while delighting the imagination. Listeners will find enjoyment in spotting the next creature or object, turning each turn of the page into a small, rewarding discovery.
Language
en
Duration
~20 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, David E. Brown and the Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, Ball State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-11-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Some of the world’s most enduring books come from writers whose names were never recorded or never revealed. “Anonymous” on a title page can mean many different things: a lost identity, a deliberate choice, or a work shaped by tradition over time.
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