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A juvenile narrative in which everyday recreation becomes a setting for instruction in behaviour, judgment, and social conduct. In Rollo at Play, Jacob Abbott follows the young protagonist through a series of ordinary activities, using moments of leisure to... Read Full Overview

One pleasant morning in the autumn, when Rollo was about five years old, he was sitting on the platform, behind his father's house, playing. He had a hammer and nails, and some small pieces of board. He was trying to make a box. He hammered and hammered, and presently he dropped... Read Full Overview

"Rollo at Play" by Jacob Abbott is a children's book that combines adventure with moral lessons, set in the natural world. The narrative follows a young boy named Rollo and his interactions with his family, friends, and a helpful farmhand named Jonas. The book is structured into... Read Full Overview

One pleasant morning in the autumn, when Rollo was about five years old, he was sitting on the platform, behind his father's house, playing. He had a hammer and nails, and some small pieces of board. He was trying to make a box. He hammered and hammered, and presently he dropped... Read Full Overview

Delight in the simple joys of childhood with Jacob Abbott's "Rollo at Play: Safe Amusements," a charming volume from the beloved Rollo series. This juvenile fiction explores the world of games, activities, and imaginative play that captivates young minds. A classic of children's... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Rollo At Work And Rollo At Play is a children's book written by Jacob Abbott. The book is a collection of two stories, Rollo At Work and Rollo At Play, both of which follow the adventures of a young boy named Rollo. In Rollo At Work, Rollo learns about the value of hard work... Read Full Overview

Rollo At Play: Or Safe Amusements (1837) is a children's book written by Jacob Abbott. The book follows the adventures of Rollo, a young boy who learns about the importance of safe and responsible play. Through various activities such as swimming, boating, and kite-flying, Rollo... Read Full Overview