The little elves seeking the beautiful world : A book for children by Warner

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Author Warner, Lucy Hamilton
Illustrator Bardwell, George Willis, 1868-1937
Title The little elves seeking the beautiful world : A book for children
Original Publication United States: Dunreath Publishing Co., 1895.
Credits 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.)
Summary "The Little Elves Seeking the Beautiful World: A Book for Children" by Lucy Hamilton Warner is a charming children’s story written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the whimsical journey of four little elves as they embark on a quest to discover the beautiful world, seeking adventures beyond their homeland. It is an enchanting tale filled with elements of fantasy, exploration, and the underlying message about the values of home and contentment. In this delightful narrative, Queen Wishtah sends her loyal elves—Spider Eyes, Chip Wing, Pointed Toes, and Dusty Cap—to find a suitable location for her new palace in a warmer land. Along their journey, they encounter various creatures, including a toad, glowworms, and a grasshopper, each providing guidance or challenges. Despite the many obstacles and moments of temptation to stray from their mission, the elves' determination persists. Ultimately, they learn that the beautiful world they sought exists not in distant places but within their own loving home, emphasizing the story's heartwarming message about the beauty of one's own surroundings and the importance of family and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fantasy literature
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Queens -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Happiness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Elves -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Spiders -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 70090
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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