The Adventures of Herr Baby by Mrs. Molesworth
"The Adventures of Herr Baby" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around a young boy, affectionately called Herr Baby, who is filled with curiosity about the world around him, particularly in the context of family life and playful adventures. Through his innocent perspective, readers are invited to explore themes of childhood wonder, family dynamics, and the excitement of travel. At the startof the story, we meet Herr Baby, a four-year-old who is navigating various aspects of his domestic life, from his humorous struggles in going upstairs to the anticipation of an upcoming journey across the sea. The opening chapter introduces his relationships with family members, including his siblings and nurse, Lisa, as they engage in playful banter and discuss important matters, such as packing and the fate of their beloved toys. As Baby contemplates the adventure that awaits him, his thoughts shift from playful musings to earnest concerns about what will be left behind. This combination of humor and earnestness creates a charming portrayal of early childhood, inviting readers to see the world through the eyes of Herr Baby as he prepares for a significant transition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
| Title | The Adventures of Herr Baby |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Clive Pickton, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | France -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29380 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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