Funny Big Socks by Sarah L. Barrow

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Author Barrow, Sarah L.
Title Funny Big Socks
Being the Fifth Book of the Series
Contents Storm stories -- The cabbages -- The gold stone -- The philosophers' tour.
Credits Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Funny Big Socks" by Sarah L. Barrow is a children's book written in the early 1860s, part of a series known as "The Sock Stories." This delightful collection likely explores whimsical tales aimed at young readers, centering around the adventures and humor surrounding amusing scenarios involving socks. In this installment, the narrative follows the literary adventures of a man who yearns for inspiration while battling feelings of inadequacy in his writing. The stories told by the wind bring to life various whimsical characters, such as the mischievous Captain Jack, who embodies the playful spirit of winter, and tales like that of Wise Peter and his foolish wife Silly Catharine, providing comical lessons in folly and wisdom. Each story within the book showcases absurd yet humorous situations that entertain and teach, fostering a love for both story and imagination in young readers. Ultimately, "Funny Big Socks" serves as a charming introduction to storytelling that captivates with its playful characters and enchanting narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 29596
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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