Julia and the Pet-Lamb; or, Good Temper and Compassion Rewarded by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Julia and the Pet-Lamb; or, Good Temper and Compassion Rewarded
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Summary "Julia and the Pet-Lamb; or, Good Temper and Compassion Rewarded" by Anonymous is a children's story written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of kindness, compassion, and moral growth through the experiences of a young girl named Julia. It likely serves to impart moral lessons to its young readers in a gentle, engaging manner appropriate for that era. The story follows Julia, a thoughtful young girl, as she goes out to collect flowers for her sister Mary, who is returning home the next day. During her excursion, Julia discovers a distressed lamb that has fallen over a hedge and is injured. Displaying a strong sense of empathy, Julia decides to help the lamb instead of focusing on her original task. She carries the heavy animal to its owner, Miss Beauchamp, and although she returns home flowerless, her act of kindness is ultimately rewarded when Miss Beauchamp gifts Julia a beautiful bouquet the next day. The narrative emphasizes the importance of compassion and the rewarding nature of good deeds, reinforcing the idea that true happiness comes from helping others rather than purely pursuing personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Lambs -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 54638
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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