| Author |
Herr, Charlotte B. (Charlotte Bronte), 1875-1963 |
| Title |
How Freckle Frog Made Herself Pretty
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Newman, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"How Freckle Frog Made Herself Pretty" by Charlotte B. Herr is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the tale of Freckle Frog, an adorable yet self-conscious frog who yearns for beauty and acceptance through pretty clothes and accessories. It explores themes of self-image, kindness, and the value of friendship in a whimsical setting. The story follows little Freckle Frog as she watches a doll named Big Mary, adorned in splendid outfits, and wishes to look just as beautiful for a special party hosted by Mr. Robin Redbreast. With the help of friends like Little Black Spider and a gentle butterfly, she creatively assembles her own ensemble made from lace, a mushroom parasol, and even a caterpillar as a muff. As the story unfolds at the party, Freckle Frog discovers that her worth is not defined by her looks but by her good heart and the friendships she nurtures. Ultimately, Freckle Frog decides to host her own party to include everyone, transforming her quest for beauty into a celebration of friendship and kindness. (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 |
Frogs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19197 |
| Release Date |
Sep 7, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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