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by Aunt Fanny
THE FIRST - LITTLE PET BOOK, - WITH - TEN SHORT TALES, - IN WORDS OF THREE AND FOUR LETTERS. - BY - AUNT FANNY, - Author of "Night Caps," "Mittens," "Wife's Stratagem," etc., etc. - "I LOVE GOD AND LITTLE CHILDREN."—Richter. - NEW YORK: - JAMES O'KANE, PUBLISHER. - 1867.
Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, by W. H. Kelley and Brother, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New-York.
PREFACE TO MOTHERS.
MOP, THE PET CAT.
SAM, THE BAD BOY.
BEN AND SUE, - AND THE SEE-SAW.
THE HEN AND FOX.
BEN AND BOB.
POOR WILL, - WHO WAS SHOT IN THE WAR.
ANN, THE GOOD GIRL; - OR, - IS IT BEST TO MIND OR NOT TO MIND?
This little book gathers ten tiny tales that use only three‑ and four‑letter words, making every line easy for a child just learning to read. The strict word limit gives the stories a rhythmic, almost musical feel, while still telling a complete little adventure. Parents will find the simplicity perfect for reading aloud and for budding independent readers.
Among the stories is Ned, who leaves a warm pie on a tin lid and discovers that a sly old ape may have swiped it, prompting a lively chase that involves a dog, a cat, a pup, and a kitten. Another entry is a sing‑song poem about Mop, a one‑eyed cat who meets a rough dog, offering gentle humor and a soft lesson about kindness. Each vignette blends playful animal characters with light moral threads, all told in the charming three‑letter style.
The book’s concise language helps children build confidence with short words while enjoying vivid pictures of pets and mischief. It’s a sweet, quiet companion for bedtime or any cozy reading moment.
Language
en
Duration
~55 minutes (52K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2010-03-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1822–1894
Known to generations of 19th-century readers by a warm, familiar pen name, this American writer filled children's books with lively stories, humor, and moral lessons. Her work helped make her a recognizable presence in family reading during the mid-1800s.
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