The Gingerbread Boy and Joyful Jingle Play Stories by Laura Rountree Smith

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Author Smith, Laura Rountree, 1876-1924
Illustrator Hetherington, Mildred Lyon
Title The Gingerbread Boy and Joyful Jingle Play Stories
Contents The Gingerbread Boy -- The Easter Bunny -- Old Woman Work-Away -- Bobby Bright Eyes' birthday party -- The Happy Hare -- The road to Sleepy Town -- Old Mother Bear's Christmas stocking -- Old Mother Bear's Happy New Year -- Little Tommy Tittlemouse -- The Mad March Hare -- Danny-Do-Little -- Jack and Jill's toothpick circus.
Credits Produced by Richard Tonsing, Juliet Sutherland, and the
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Summary "The Gingerbread Boy and Joyful Jingle Play Stories" by Laura Rountree Smith is a delightful children’s collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The book features whimsical tales centered around characters like the Gingerbread Boy and other fanciful creatures, designed to entertain and educate young readers through playful narratives and catchy jingles. In this charming collection, each story presents engaging themes of kindness, adventure, and celebration. For example, in "The Gingerbread Boy," a spirited cookie comes to life, delighting children Polly and Peter with his antics before disappearing after they nibble on him. The stories continue with delightful characters such as the Easter Bunny, the hardworking Old Woman Work-Away, and the jubilant Bobby Bright Eyes on his birthday. With a light-hearted tone, the tales emphasize moral lessons like the joy of giving, the importance of manners, and the joys of friendship and community, making them both entertaining and educational for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
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EBook-No. 63463
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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