The little elves seeking the beautiful world: A book for children: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The little elves seeking the beautiful world: A book for children is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Warner, Lucy Hamilton.
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"The Little Elves Seeking the Beautiful World: A Book for Children" by Lucy Hamilton Warner is a charming children’s story written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the whimsical journey of four little elves as they embark on a quest to discover the beautiful world, seeking adventures beyond their homeland. It is an enchanting tale filled with elements of fantasy, exploration, and the underlying message about the values of home and contentment. In this delightful narrative, Queen Wishtah sends her loyal elves—Spider Eyes, Chip Wing, Pointed Toes, and Dusty Cap—to find a suitable location for her new palace in a warmer land. Along their journey, they encounter various creatures, including a toad, glowworms, and a grasshopper, each providing guidance or challenges. Despite the many obstacles and moments of temptation to stray from their mission, the elves' determination persists. Ultimately, they learn that the beautiful world they sought exists not in distant places but within their own loving home, emphasizing the story's heartwarming message about the beauty of one's own surroundings and the importance of family and friendship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The little elves seeking the beautiful world: A book for children
- Author credits: Warner, Lucy Hamilton
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Elves -- Juvenile fiction
- Fantasy literature
- Happiness -- Juvenile fiction
- Queens -- Juvenile fiction
- Spiders -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
- Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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