Young Gabby Goose facts for kids
| Author | Ruth Manning-Sanders |
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| Illustrator | James Hodgson |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fairy tales |
| Publisher | Methuen & Co. Ltd. |
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Publication date
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1975 |
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| Pages | 86 pp |
| ISBN | 9780416805208 |
Young Gabby Goose is a special book from 1975 that brings together 14 exciting fairy tales from all over the world. It's like a treasure chest of stories, all about different animals! The tales were collected and retold by a famous author named Ruth Manning-Sanders. This book is perfect for younger readers, even if you're just starting to explore the amazing world of fairy tales. It was so popular that a paperback version came out just one year later, in 1976.
Discovering Young Gabby Goose
Young Gabby Goose is an anthology, which means it's a collection of many different stories in one book. What makes this book super cool is that all the stories feature animals as the main characters. You'll meet clever foxes, brave sparrows, and even a snail on an adventure! These tales come from many different places, like faraway Transylvania, sunny North Africa, and chilly Finland.
What's Inside?
The book has 14 unique stories, each with its own animal heroes and lessons. Here's a peek at the adventures you'll find:
- 1. Young Gabby Goose and Mr Fickle Fox (Transylvania)
- 2. Hello, House! (Zanzibar)
- 3. Clever Sparrow (Transylvania)
- 4. Koko and the Waterfall (North Africa)
- 5. Dove, Fox and Raven (Finland)
- 6. Baby Brother and the Geese (Russia)
- 7. Pussy Bauldron and Dog Towser (Finland)
- 8. The Glove (Ukraine)
- 9. The Kitten and the Knitting-Needles (Germany)
- 10. Snail Walking (France)
- 11. Snail and Wolf (Italy)
- 12. The Turnip (Bohemia)
- 13. Old Man and the Rock (Red Indian)
- 14. The Letter in the Egg (Swabia)
Why This Book Is Special
This collection is a fantastic way to learn about different cultures through their traditional stories. Each tale is short and easy to read, making it perfect for a quick adventure before bed or during a quiet afternoon. You'll see how animals act like people, teaching us about kindness, cleverness, and friendship. Ruth Manning-Sanders made sure these stories are fun and easy to understand for kids, even though some of them are very old tales.
