Excerpt from The Jumble: A Collection of Pieces in Prose and Rhyme for the Silver Lake Stories
When she first came, Emma thought she had no eyes, for she only saw a sort Of White film over the place where the eyes should be; but her mamma quiet ly put her hand up under the dress, and pulled a Wire, and the beautiful bright blue eyes flew open so suddenly that Emma was frightened at first; but in a moment she jumped, and laughed, and clapped her hands, and was so de lighted that her beautiful doll's eyes would Open and shut.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a delightful collection of stories for children, written by an author who has a clear understanding of a child's concerns. The tales are full of gentle humor and simple moral lessons, without being didactic or preachy. In "The Wavering Flame," a candle reflects on its own transient existence and the value of fulfilling one's purpose. "The Hen-Pecked Canary" teaches the folly of envy and the importance of contentment. Through these and other charming stories, the author encourages children to think about the value of kindness, honesty, and perseverance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334299629_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334299629
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