A Little Window: When You Were a Little Girl
When You Were a Little Girl is a heartwarming story about a young girl's journey of self-discovery. Through the eyes of her grandmother, the girl learns about her family's history and the importance of her own identity. The story begins with the girl's grandmother telling her about her own childhood and the struggles she faced growing up. She shares stories of her family's struggles and triumphs, and how they shaped her into the woman she is today. The girl is inspired by her grandmother's stories and begins to explore her own identity. She discovers the power of her own voice and learns to express her feelings and opinions. Along the way, she also learns the importance of family and the value of friendship. When You Were a Little Girl is a touching story about the power of family and the importance of self-discovery. It is a story that will inspire young readers to explore their own identity and to find their own voice.
By Jean M. Snyder · First published 1955 · Genre: Memoir, Fiction, Children's Literature · 340 words
First lines
When you were a little girl And you went driving with Grandfather, If it rained, didn't he braid up the horse's tail Binding it round with a bright silver band, And fasten on the side curtains of the carriage And pull the rubber "boot" over the dashboard? And do you remember how the horse's feet Went "Plop, plop," in and out of the mud, And you felt the mist blow in on your face When you managed to peer out over the curtain? And didn't you snuggle up close to Grandfather And hug the Fairy Tale book Which he was going to listen to When the rain stopped and you lunched Beside the road?
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A Little Window: When You Were a Little Girl is listed on Textopian as a short story by Jean M. Snyder, dated 1955 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jean M. Snyder
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Memoir, Fiction, Children's Literature, Family
- Length: 340 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Memoir — The title suggests that the book is a memoir, as it is about a person's experience as a little girl.
- Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is written by Jean M. Snyder.
- Children's Literature — The title suggests that the book is intended for a young audience, as it is about a person's experience as a little girl.
- Family — The book may explore themes related to family, as it is about a person's experience as a little girl.
Tags
Poetry · always · band · binding · blow · boot · boy · braid · bright · carriage · cheese · curtains
More by Jean M. Snyder
- A Little Window: Stars (1955)
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- A Little Window: The Month of Moonlight (1955)
- A Little Window: Wings (1955)
- A Little Window: Heart's Ease (1955)
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