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Familiar Dialogues For The Instruction And Amusement Of Children Of Four And Five Years Old

Familiar Dialogues For The Instruction And Amusement Of Children Of Four And Five Years Old

Ann Kilner, Mary

Paperback

General Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN10: 9354366287
ISBN13: 9789354366284
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jan 26 2021
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What if the first stories your child heard shaped their manners for life? In the gentle, sunlit parlours of eighteenth-century England, Mary Ann Kilner crafted Familiar Dialogues For The Instruction And Amusement Of Children Of Four And Five Years Old-a pioneering work of didactic children's fiction, designed to delight as much as to teach. Through early childhood conversation stories, Kilner invites young listeners into a world where kindness, honesty, and good behaviour are learned not by lecture, but by lively exchange-making each lesson feel like play. This unabridged moral dialogue book stands as a cornerstone of moral education for children, blending amusement with the quiet power of example. Each dialogue is carefully constructed to guide children in understanding right from wrong, offering gentle lessons in manners and behaviour that remain relevant for today's families. Perfect for preschool read-aloud lessons, the book doubles as a thoughtful parents and teachers guide, echoing the educational ideals of contemporaries like Maria Edgeworth and Sarah Trimmer. Kilner's stories, rich with the spirit of Georgian era England, offer both instruction and warmth-a rare combination that has inspired generations. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are nurturing a child's first moral compass or seeking a classic reprint for your library, Familiar Dialogues is more than a historical curiosity; it is a living bridge between centuries, ready to inspire new conversations in every home.

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