Buttercup Gold

By Ellen Robena Field

Book Overview

Buttercup Gold is a heartwarming children's book written by Ellen Robena Field. The story follows a young girl named Mary who lives in a small village in England. Mary is a kind and adventurous girl who loves to explore the countryside and spend time with her family.One day, Mary discovers a field filled with beautiful yellow buttercups. She is so fascinated by them that she decides to pick a bouquet to bring home to her mother. As she walks home, Mary encounters a poor old woman who is struggling to carry a heavy load of firewood. Mary offers to help the woman and carries the load to her home.The old woman is so grateful for Mary's help that she invites her inside for tea. During their conversation, the woman tells Mary a story about a magical buttercup that can grant wishes. Mary is skeptical at first, but the woman gives her a buttercup to take home and try for herself.When Mary arrives home, she makes a wish on the buttercup and is amazed when it comes true. She decides to use her wishes to help her family and friends, but soon realizes that the buttercup's magic is not infinite. She learns a valuable lesson about the importance of using her wishes wisely and helping others.Buttercup Gold is a charming and timeless story that teaches children about kindness, generosity, and the power of a positive attitude. The book is beautifully illustrated and is sure to capture the hearts of young readers.Did you ever hear of the pot of gold hidden at the end of the rainbow? Some people think it is there now, but they are mistaken, for a long time ago somebody found it. How he happened to find it, nobody knows, for a great many people have searched in vain, and have never even been able to discover that the rainbow has any ends at all.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419111337
• ISBN13: 9781419111334
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.6" x 9.2"