Boy Blue And His Friends: Adventures and Tales for Young Readers

By Etta Austin Blaisdel

"Boy Blue and His Friends" is a delightful collection of short stories crafted for young readers, featuring familiar characters from Mother Goose rhymes. The book opens with the story of Little Boy Blue, whose real name is Richard Snow, a seven-year-old boy living on a farm. His adventures include caring for his pet hen Snowball, receiving a pony named Fire-cracker, and experiencing a dream about his sheep and cows. The narrative continues with Mary and her lamb, Fleecy, who follows her to school, much to the amusement of her classmates. The book also introduces other beloved characters such as Little Bo-peep, who loses her sheep, and Mistress Mary, who receives a surprise garden from her friends while recovering from a sprained foot. Tommy Tucker, a boy who sings for his supper, finds a home with Grandma and Grandpa Hall, while Jack and Jill experience a tumble down the hill. The collection includes the story of Jack Horner's birthday pie, filled with surprises for his friends, and the tale of the Old Woman in the Shoe, who receives a Christmas gift from the children. The book concludes with the adventures of Miss Muffet and Humpty Dumpty, bringing joy and laughter to young readers. Each story is designed to be easily read by beginners, with simple vocabulary and engaging illustrations, making it an ideal supplementary reader or a delightful book for home reading.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CDKHDT7G
• ISBN13: 9791041818914
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Culturea
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"