The Walrus and the Carpenter
The Walrus and the Carpenter is a classic children's poem by Lewis Carroll, first published in 1871. In this book, Josephine Daskam Bacon retells the poem in a delightful and whimsical way. The story follows the Walrus and the Carpenter as they take a walk along the beach. Along the way, they meet a variety of sea creatures, including oysters, starfish, and jellyfish. The Walrus and the Carpenter invite the creatures to join them for a feast, but the creatures are hesitant. The Walrus and the Carpenter must use their wit and charm to convince the creatures to come along. In the end, the Walrus and the Carpenter have a wonderful feast with the sea creatures. The story ends with a moral about the importance of being kind and generous. This book is a great way to introduce children to the classic poem. The illustrations are bright and colorful, and the story is told in a fun and engaging way. It is sure to be a hit with young readers.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1901 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Poetry · 795 words
First lines
The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright -- And this was odd, because it was The middle of the night.
The moon was shining sulkily, Because she thought the sun Had got no business to be there After the day was done -- "It's very rude of him," she said, "To come and spoil the fun!"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Poetry, Classics
- Length: 795 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book is a retelling of a poem by Lewis Carroll, which features talking animals and other fantastical elements.
- Children's Literature — The book is a retelling of a poem by Lewis Carroll, which is often read to children.
- Poetry — The book is a retelling of a poem by Lewis Carroll, and thus contains elements of poetry.
- Classics — The book is a retelling of a poem by Lewis Carroll, which is considered a classic.
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