| Author |
Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940 |
| Title |
Johnny Crow's Garden
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Sjaani, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Johnny Crow's Garden" by L. Leslie Brooke is a whimsical picture book published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1903. This charming work portrays a delightful garden where various anthropomorphic animals interact in playful and humorous scenarios. The book is primarily a children's story that emphasizes creativity, imagination, and the joys of nature. The narrative follows Johnny Crow, who tends to his garden while various animals engage in amusing antics. Each character, from a lion in a colorful tie to a bear with nothing to wear, contributes to the lively atmosphere of the garden. The playful exchanges and light-hearted situations, such as a pig dancing a jig or a whale telling a long tale, create a whimsical tableau. Ultimately, Johnny Crow allows everyone to enjoy a meal together, showcasing themes of camaraderie and community in the enchanting setting of his garden. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Nursery rhymes
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10469 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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