
audiobook
by Etta Blaisdell McDonald, Mary Frances Blaisdell
BOY BLUE
PREFACE
List of Illustrations
THE MOTHER GOOSE BOOK
LITTLE BOY BLUE
SNOWBALL
FIRE-CRACKER
BOY BLUE'S DREAM
MARY'S LAMB
THE LAMB AT SCHOOL
A charming collection of bite‑size tales invites young listeners into a world where familiar nursery rhymes come alive. Each story is crafted with a limited, friendly vocabulary and short, clear sentences, making it perfect for children who are just beginning to read on their own. The narratives gently grow in complexity, offering a smooth learning curve that matches a child’s developing confidence.
At the heart of the book is a cheerful farm boy, known for his bright blue ribbon, who spends his days caring for animals, playing with his loyal dog Shep, and solving little mysteries—like the sudden disappearance of his beloved hen, Snowball. Alongside friends such as Mary’s lamb and a curious little sister, he explores the meadow, the barn, and the bustling farmyard, discovering why everyday things happen the way they do. The stories celebrate curiosity, kindness, and the simple joys of countryside life, making each listening session both entertaining and educational.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (60K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Anuradha Valsa Raj, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-06-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1872–1963
A prolific writer of children's readers and schoolbooks, she helped introduce young readers to stories, language, and life in many countries. Her books often mixed simple storytelling with lessons about geography, literature, and everyday customs.
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Known for gentle, nature-centered stories for children, this early 20th-century writer helped create books that mixed playfulness, reading practice, and everyday wonder. Her best-known work, Bunny Rabbit's Diary, still feels light on its feet and full of woodland charm.
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