The Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo
The Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo is a delightful children's book about a lonely rhinoceros who lives on an island all by himself. One day, a strange boat arrives on the island, carrying a group of animals who have come to visit. The rhinoceros, Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo, is delighted to have some company and quickly makes friends with the animals. The animals soon discover that Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo is a very kind and generous rhinoceros, and they all enjoy their time together. But when the animals must leave, Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo is sad to see them go. He decides to build a boat of his own so that he can visit them and they can visit him. The Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo is a charming story about friendship, kindness, and the power of imagination. It is sure to delight children of all ages.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1901 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 837 words
First lines
1 On the Coast of Coromandel Where the early pumpkins blow, In the middle of the woods Lived the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo. Two old chairs, and half a candle, One old jug without a handle, -- These were all his worldly goods: In the middle of the woods, These were all the worldly goods Of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo, Of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo.
2 Once, among the Bong-trees walking Where the early pumpkins blow, To a little heap of stones Came the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo. There he heard a Lady talking, To some milk-white Hens of Dorking, -- "Tis the Lady Jingly Jones! On that little heap of stones Sits the Lady Jingly Jones!" Said the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo, Said the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure, Humor
- Length: 837 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — Josephine Daskam Bacon wrote this book for children, and it is a classic of children's literature.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as talking animals and a magical island.
- Adventure — The book follows the adventures of the protagonist, Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo, as he travels to a mysterious island.
- Humor — The book is filled with humorous moments and characters, such as the talking animals and the King of the Island.
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nonsense · poetry · children's literature · fantasy · whimsy · imagination · adventure · humor · illustrated · rhyming · sea creatures · friendship