Mrs Turner's Cautionary Stories: Things to Eat

Name: Mrs Turner's Cautionary Stories: Things to Eat
Author: Elizabeth Turner

Mrs. Turner's Cautionary Stories: Things to Eat is a collection of cautionary tales for children, written by Elizabeth Turner. The stories are designed to teach children about the importance of making healthy food choices. Each story is accompanied by a moral lesson, and the stories are written in a fun and engaging way. The stories in the book cover a variety of topics, including the importance of eating a balanced diet, the dangers of eating too much junk food, and the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. The stories also explore the consequences of not eating enough, and the importance of moderation when it comes to food. Mrs. Turner's Cautionary Stories: Things to Eat is a great way to teach children about the importance of making healthy food choices. The stories are entertaining and engaging, and the moral lessons are easy to understand. This book is sure to be a hit with children and parents alike.

By Elizabeth Turner · First published 1897 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Cooking, Fantasy · 12 chapters · 2,243 words

First lines

"Mamma, why mayn't I, when we dine, Eat ham and goose, and drink white wine? And pray, why may not I, like you, Have soup and fish, and mutton too?"

"Because, my dear, it is not right To spoil a youthful appetite; By things unwholesome, though enjoy'd, The infant appetite is cloy'd.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Elizabeth Turner
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Fiction, Cooking, Fantasy
Length: 2,243 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 48 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Children's Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is a collection of stories intended for children, and the author's name implies that it is a work of fiction.
Cooking — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Things to Eat', suggesting that the book may include recipes or other information related to cooking.
Fantasy — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Cautionary Stories', suggesting that the book may include elements of fantasy or other imaginative elements.