Rollo at Work
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Impatient for his corn to sprout, young Rollo starts planting beans in the same garden bed after only two days. His confidence that he already knows how to work leads to a conversation with his father about Elky, a colt who must learn to pull steadily and obey instructions. Jacob Abbott builds these children's stories around familiar tasks, using garden plots, wood piles and wheelbarrows to connect practical effort with patience and good judgment.
A spring visit to Farmer Cropwell brings another close view of rural work: barns full of animals, ploughs being prepared and seeds kept in a room lined with shelves. Rollo receives seeds of his own after waiting quietly while his father makes a purchase. Written to entertain while encouraging thought and gentle conduct, the collection offers readers everyday farm scenes alongside an older approach to teaching children responsibility through conversation and example.
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- Author
- Jacob Abbott
- Pages
- 122
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
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