All about Little Boy Blue
by Emma Gelders Sterne & Thelma Gooch (Illustrator)
- First published: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Content type: FictionJuvenile
"All about Little Boy Blue" by Emma Gelders Sterne is a children's storybook published during the early 20th century. This delightful tale follows a young boy affectionately known as Little Boy Blue, who enjoys life on a farm with his family and the animals around him. The book captures the essence of childhood wonder and fantasy, showcasing the joy of playing and exploring in nature. In the story, Little Boy Blue receives a charming blue horn from his father that, when played, enchants not only the animals but also the fairies living in his flower garden. One night, a purple pansy fairy whisks him away into the meadow, where he plays enchanting music, and the fairies dance joyously under the moonlight. However, as dawn approaches, the fairies must return to their flower homes before being changed into butterflies, and the little boy, under the influence of fairy dust, falls asleep. Upon awakening, he joyfully recaps all that has happened to him during his magical adventure, revealing a world where imagination reigns supreme. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition. | 2023-02-07 | Project Gutenberg | English | — | Public domain (USA) |
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