126 Results with the "Children's Literature" genre
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How to Catch a Dinosaur by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton is a fun, rhyming adventure where kids try to catch a dinosaur using clever tricks. With vibrant illustrations and playful humor, it's a perfect read for young dinosaur lovers.-
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle is a colorful, rhythmic book that teaches kids about animals and colors. Perfect for toddlers, it’s an engaging and interactive read that boosts early literacy skills. -
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49 My Last Home
Black Beauty finds himself meticulously groomed one summer day, hinting at a new chapter in his life. With his groom and Willie, he arrives at a charming house where they meet Miss Blomefield, Miss Ellen, and another lady. Their inspection is thorough, revealing their varied opinions about Beauty's suitability. Mr. Thoroughgood recommends a trial period for Beauty, highlighting his belief in Beauty's quality despite his blemished knees, which are the result of past mishaps, not inherent flaws. The next…-
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Chapter 48 of "Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell, titled "Farmer Thoroughgood and His Grandson Willie," shares an uplifting turn of events in the life of Black Beauty. The scene opens at a horse sale where Black Beauty finds himself among other aged and debilitated horses, subject to the gazes of equally worn-out buyers and sellers. Amidst the dismal surroundings, a kind grandfather, Farmer Thoroughgood, and his enthusiastic grandson, Willie, spot Black Beauty. Their initial observation hints at a former…
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47 Hard Times
Chapter 47 of "Black Beauty," titled "Hard Times," narrates a particularly challenging period in the life of Black Beauty under the ownership of Nicholas Skinner, a harsh and unkind master. Skinner, described with daunting features such as "black eyes and a hooked nose," represented the epitome of cruelty towards horses and humans alike. His treatment of horses as mere tools for profit, without regard for their wellbeing, highlights the dire conditions Black Beauty endures. This chapter starkly portrays…-
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46 Jakes and the Lady
In Chapter 46 of "Black Beauty," titled "Jakes and the Lady," the narrative unfolds from Black Beauty's perspective, detailing a demanding period in his life after being sold to a corn dealer and baker. Under the ownership of a man who, while generally ensuring good food and fair work, often leaves the premises, entrusting operations to a foreman who habitually overloads Black Beauty. The foreman's insistence on maximizing each journey strains Black Beauty beyond his capacity, especially with a cruelly…-
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45 Jerry’s New Year
In "Jerry's New Year," the chapter from "Black Beauty" focuses on the harsh realities and the small joys experienced by Jerry, a cabman, his family, and his horse during the Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations. Despite the festive season, Jerry and his horse, possibly Black Beauty, face demanding work hours amidst the harsh winter weather, waiting for hours outside parties while their patrons enjoy the warmth inside. On New Year's Eve, Jerry and his horse endure a particularly difficult night,…-
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44 Old Captain and His Successor
In Chapter 44 of "Black Beauty," narrated by the eponymous horse, we learn the tragic story of Captain, an old and trusted horse, and his replacement Hotspur. Captain, a noble and steadfast companion to Beauty and their driver Jerry, meets a cruel fate following a catastrophic accident caused by a drunk drayman. As Jerry and Captain return from a trip across London Bridge, a brewer's dray, helmed by the inebriated driver, collides with their cab. The collision is devastating—Captain is severely injured,…-
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43 A Friend in Need
Chapter 43 of "Black Beauty" titled "A Friend in Need" narrates a busy day for Jerry and the protagonist horse, Beauty, during an election. From the morning, there's no respite as they ferry passengers across London – from a stout gentleman to the Bishopsgate station, a party to Regent's Park, and a sequence of other customers with urgent destinations, including a dash to Bow Street Police Station. Amidst the election day chaos, involving throngs of people and vehicles adorned with party colors, Jerry…-
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42 The Election
In "The Election," Jerry and his family face moral and social challenges amidst local political fervor. As the narrative unfolds, Jerry Barker, a principled cab driver, is approached with an offer that tests his ethics. He is asked to lend his cab and its services for the purpose of an election campaign, a proposition he staunchly declines. Jerry's refusal is rooted in a deep respect for his horses and a distaste for the demeaning errands associated with political canvassing, particularly the act of…-
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