The National Nursery Book

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The National Nursery Book

by Unknown

EN·~1 hours

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Description

This collection gathers a dozen of the most cherished stories that have soothed and delighted generations of children. Each tale is paired with a vivid illustration, bringing the familiar characters—whether clever cats, brave giants, or mischievous puppets—to life on the page. The book’s gentle rhythm and timeless language make it a perfect companion for bedtime or quiet afternoons in the nursery.

Among the stories, a young girl in a scarlet cloak sets off through a sun‑dappled forest to visit her grandmother, stopping to admire blossoms and chat with forest creatures. Along the way she meets a cunning wolf whose polite greeting masks a hidden hunger, hinting at the gentle tension that propels the adventure forward. The narrative invites listeners to follow her curious steps, savoring the wonder of the woods and the simple kindness that guides her journey.

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Full title

The National Nursery Book With 120 illustrations

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (66K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2008-03-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Unknown

This work is credited to an unknown or anonymous author, which gives it an extra sense of mystery. Many enduring classics have survived this way, with the writing remembered even when the writer’s name was lost.

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