The Make Believe Stories Books
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Excerpt from The Story of a Lamb on Wheels Ers around his face jiggled up and down. His queer, big eyes looked around the store. Hurray! Cried the J ack in the Box. We are alone at last and now we can have some fun! Hurray l' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"The Story of a Bold Tin Soldier" by Laura Lee Hope is a heartwarming tale of toys coming to life in a closet. Led by the Bold Tin Soldier Captain, the toys share their experiences and bond over their shared purpose of protecting the weak. When Arnold and Mirabell accidentally take the Bold Tin Soldier to the toy store, new adventures unfold with old and new friends. This charming story captures the magic of childhood imagination and the enduring friendships formed among toys.
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One of the charming series of Make Believe Stories, this very special toy, the Monkey on a Stick, wonders where he could be, since he REMEMBERS being in the toy shop. See what adventures he has when he goes to live with a new friend!
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THE SANTA CLAUS SHOP The Nodding Donkey dated his birth from the day he received the beautiful coat of varnish in the workshop of Santa Claus at the North Pole. Before that he was just some pieces of wood, glued together. His head was not glued on, however, but was fastened in such a manner that with the least motion the Donkey could nod it up and down, and also sidewise. It is not every wooden donkey who is able to nod his head in as many ways as could the Donkey about whom I am going to tell you. This Nodding Donkey was an especially fine toy, and, as has been said, his first birthday was that on which he received such a bright, shiny coat of varnish. Here, Santa Claus, look at this, if you please! called one of the jolly workmen in the shop of St. Nicholas. Is this toy finished, now? and he held up the Nodding Donkey. Santa Claus, who was watching another man put some blue eyes in a golden-haired doll, came over to the bench where sat the man who had made the Nodding Donkey out of some bits of wood, glue, and real hair for his mane and tail
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We havent used any OCR or photocopy to produce this book. The whole book has been typeset again to produce it without any errors or poor pictures and errant marks.
"The Story of a Plush Bear" by Laura Lee Hope is a heartwarming tale that brings to life the adventures of a plush bear as he journeys through various stages of his existence. From his early days in a toy shop, where he dreams of being owned and loved, the plush bear experiences a series of events that take him through different homes and hands. His journey is filled with ups and downs, including moments of love and care as well as times of neglect and abandonment. Throughout the story, the plush bear shows resilience, kindness, and an unwavering hope of finding a child who will cherish him. His encounters with other toys and characters add depth to his experiences, painting a vivid picture of the world from a toy's perspective. Laura Lee Hope's narrative is filled with emotions, beautifully capturing the joys and sorrows of the plush bear's life. This story is not just about the adventures of a toy but also about the themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of hope. It is a classic tale that resonates with both children and adults, reminding them of the special bond between a child and their favorite toy.
"Oh, how large he is!" "Isn't he? And such wonderfully strong legs!" "See his trunk, too! Isn't it cute! And he is well stuffed! This is really one of the best toys that ever came into our shop, Geraldine; don't you think so?" "Yes, Angelina. I must call father to come and look at him. He will make a lovely present for some boy or girl—I mean this Stuffed Elephant will make a lovely present, not our father!" and Miss Angelina Mugg smiled at her sister across the big packing box of Christmas toys they were opening in their father's store. "Oh, no! Of course we wouldn't want father to be given away as a toy!" laughed Geraldine. "But this Stuffed Elephant—oh, I just love him!"