Lazy Matilda, and Other Tales by Katharine Pyle
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| Author | Pyle, Katharine, 1863-1938 |
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| Title | Lazy Matilda, and Other Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | Lazy Matilda -- The witch and the truant boys -- The visitor -- Daddy Crane -- Envious Eliza -- The nixie -- Stephen's lesson -- The caterpillar -- Mischievous Jane -- The sweet tooth -- Vain little Lucy -- The Magic Man. |
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| Summary | "Lazy Matilda, and Other Tales" by Katharine Pyle is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book presents whimsical and engaging tales that often convey moral lessons, centered around themes of behavior, work ethic, and the importance of kindness. Each story features relatable characters and enchanting narratives, making it an appealing read for young audiences. The collection includes a variety of stories, starting with Matilda, a lazy girl who learns the value of hard work and friendship after meeting a dwarf and a clever cat. Other tales like "The Witch and the Truant Boys" showcase the cleverness of children overcoming magical adversaries, while "The Sweet Tooth" tells of a boy who learns a lesson about moderation and the consequences of gluttony. Through humorous and imaginative plots, Pyle imparts moral lessons that resonate with children, encouraging virtues such as responsibility, generosity, and the joys of cooperation. Overall, the book captures the innocence of childhood and the adventures that can come from everyday experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47283 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 55 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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