Little Philippe of Belgium

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Little Philippe of Belgium

by Madeline Brandeis

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

A warm, picture‑filled tale opens with a mother’s love for her little daughter Marie and a trusty reflex camera that capture the wonders of their European travels. From bustling Brussels to quiet countryside farms, the author weaves gentle observations of children’s lives across the globe, inviting listeners to share in the curiosity and simple joys that spark a child’s imagination.

At the heart of this story is Philippe, affectionately called “Petit Chou de Bruxelles,” the “Little Brussels Sprout” who lives on a farm just outside the city. With a head full of bright ideas and a heart eager for adventure, Philippe dreams big while tending to the cabbages that inspired his nickname. His playful spirit sets the stage for a charming first‑act adventure that celebrates innocence, friendship, and the magic found in everyday moments.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (96K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Joke Van Dorst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2012-09-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Madeline Brandeis

Madeline Brandeis

1897–1937

A globe-trotting children's author and early filmmaker, she turned real places and real children into vivid stories meant to spark curiosity and kindness. Her books invited young readers to see everyday life around the world with wonder.

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