Cobwebs to catch flies : $b or, Dialogues in short sentences adapted to children from the age of three to eight years

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Cobwebs to catch flies : $b or, Dialogues in short sentences adapted to children from the age of three to eight years

by Mrs. Lovechild

EN·~53 minutes·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total
1

COBWEBS TO CATCH FLIES.

2:58
2

THE RAT. IN WORDS OF THREE LETTERS.

0:33
3

THE CAT. IN WORDS OF THREE LETTERS.

0:45
4

THE MORNING. IN WORDS OF THREE LETTERS.

0:54
5

THE WINDOW. IN WORDS OF THREE LETTERS.

1:08
6

THE DOG. IN WORDS OF FOUR LETTERS.

2:31
7

THE FARM-YARD. IN WORDS OF FOUR LETTERS.

1:29
8

THE DOLL. IN WORDS OF FOUR LETTERS.

1:51
9

THE TOILET. IN WORDS OF FOUR LETTERS.

1:14
10

THE FAN. IN WORDS OF FOUR LETTERS.

1:33

Description

Designed as a gentle companion for the youngest listeners, this collection offers short, rhythmic dialogues that match the attention span of three‑to‑eight‑year‑olds. Every exchange uses three‑letter words or very simple phrasing, making it easy for children to follow while introducing basic ideas about kindness, obedience, and curiosity. The author writes as if speaking directly to a child, promising that good behavior leads to happiness and a bright future.

The book opens with charming scenes – a rat chased by a dog, a sly cat catching a fly, a sleepy morning routine, and a window view filled with curious questions. Each vignette invites a parent or caregiver to read aloud, turning everyday moments into playful conversations that spark imagination. Listeners will enjoy the lighthearted tone and the subtle moral hints woven through the brief, lovable exchanges.

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Language

en

Duration

~53 minutes (51K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

New York: C. S. Francis & Co., 1851.

Credits

Bob Taylor, Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the University of Florida Digital Collections.)

Release date

2023-10-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. Lovechild

Mrs. Lovechild

1744–1813

Best known by the pen name Mrs. Lovechild, this prolific English writer created lively educational books and games for children at a time when reading for pleasure was still taking shape. Her work mixed moral teaching with play, helping to make learning feel more inviting and modern.

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