An Alphabet of Old Friends by Walter Crane
Walter Crane's Alphabet of Old Friends is a collection of 26 charmingly illustrated stories, each one featuring a different animal character. The stories are written in a simple, easy-to-understand style, making them perfect for young readers. The stories are set in a variety of locations, from the countryside to the city, and feature a wide range of animals, from cats and dogs to birds and even a dragon. Each story is accompanied by a beautiful full-page illustration, making the book a delight to look at as well as to read. The stories are full of humor and adventure, and each one has a moral lesson to be learned. The characters are all lovable and the stories are sure to bring a smile to the reader's face. Walter Crane's Alphabet of Old Friends is a timeless classic that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
By Walter Crane · First published 1874 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Folklore · 1,258 words
First lines
A / A carrion crow sat on an oak, / Watching a tailor shape his cloak. / "Wife, bring me my old bent bow, / That I may shoot yon carrion crow." / The tailor he shot and missed his mark, / And shot his own sow quite through the heart. / "Wife, wife, bring brandy in a spoon, / For our old sow is in a swoon."
B / Ba, ba, black sheep, / Have you any wool? / Yes, marry, have I, / Three bags full. / One for my master, / One for my dame, / But none for the little boy / That cries in the lane.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Walter Crane
- Date: 1874 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Folklore, Poetry
- Length: 1,258 words
- Structure: 1 section, 28 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — An Alphabet of Old Friends is a children's book written by Walter Crane, which features a collection of stories and illustrations about old friends.
- Fantasy — The book contains stories and illustrations about mythical creatures and characters, making it a work of fantasy.
- Folklore — The stories and illustrations in the book are based on traditional folklore, making it a work of folklore.
- Poetry — The book contains a collection of poems written by Walter Crane, making it a work of poetry.
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Alphabet · Children's Picture Books · Children's poetry · Nursery rhymes · baby · bring · butter · called · carrion · cock · cradle · cross