Child Life in Town and Country

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A visit to her grandmother gives Fanchon a day of stories, shared food and discoveries in the garden. She listens to the tale of the Blue Bird, then feeds a flock of birds with her own bread. Her efforts to give every bird a fair share bring a child's kindness into contact with the habits of the stronger and quicker creatures. This opening story sets everyday village life beside the possibilities of a fairy tale.

Anatole France's collection follows children through family visits, school, play and life near the sea in France. In the coastal sketch, boys watch for the fishing boats that will bring their fathers and other relatives home. Another piece shows Germaine recovering from illness, with her doll beside her and her sister tending her. These short stories offer readers small scenes of childhood while drawing attention to affection, fairness, courage and the way children make sense of their surroundings.

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Anatole France

Anatole France (1844-1924) was a French novelist and Nobel laureate celebrated for his irony, elegance, and skeptical wit. He was one of the most admired French writers of his era.