The juvenile forget-me-not : $b A Christmas and New Year's present

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The juvenile forget-me-not : $b A Christmas and New Year's present

by Various Authors

EN·~4 hours·34 chapters

Chapters

34 total
1

Transcriber’s Note:

0:12
2

THE JUVENILE FORGET-ME-NOT. A Christmas and New Year’s PRESENT.

0:06
3

Illustrations.

1:14
4

THE MOTHER’S JEWEL.

3:41
5

SWEET STREAM.

1:00
6

STANZAS.

2:15
7

THE WOULD-BE-GENTEEL LADY.

56:06
8

AT HOME.

9:24
9

TO THE WHIP-POOR-WILL.

0:59
10

THE CHILD’S BEST FRIEND.

1:01

Description

A cozy holiday offering, this collection brings together a dozen short tales that whisk listeners into the everyday wonders of youthful imagination. From the gentle rhythm of “Sweet Stream” to the spirited bravado of “The Mother’s Jewel,” each story balances tender sentiment with lively adventure, inviting young ears to explore friendship, courage, and the simple joys of winter celebrations.

The anthology’s charm lies in its variety: a mischievous robin perched on a windowsill, a brave young girl navigating the bustling Hudson, and a plucky dog who becomes a steadfast companion. Warmly illustrated and narrated, the pieces echo the festive spirit of Christmas and New Year, making them perfect for family listening sessions. Listeners will find moral nuggets woven through humor and heart, leaving a lingering sense of wonder as the season’s lights dim.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (242K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

New York: Leavitt and Allen, 1855.

Credits

Richard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2023-09-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

Various Authors

A shared credit like this usually means the audiobook brings together work by more than one writer. That can make for a lively listening experience, with different voices, styles, and ideas collected in one place.

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