Little Tom by Václav Tille
"Little Tom" by Václav Tille is a children’s fantasy tale written in the early 20th century. This enchanting story revolves around the experiences of a little boy named Tom, who is discovered and taken in by a kind herb woman, his godmother, after being found floating in a nutshell. The narrative captures themes of adventure, magic, and friendship, presenting Tom's journey through different realms, meeting magical creatures, and discovering his place in
a fantastical world. The opening of the story introduces readers to the warm and inviting setting of the herb woman's cozy hut surrounded by nature, emphasizing her role as a healer and the mystical reputation she holds among the villagers. On Christmas Eve, she receives a surprising visit from a small man, a messenger from the kingdom of gnomes, who asks for her blessing to celebrate the christening of his prince, Little Tom. Graciously, she agrees, leading to a magical christening ceremony that brings joy and reveals hidden treasures. Their meeting sets the stage for Tom's exciting life filled with delightful adventures and valuable life lessons in a world full of wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tille, Václav, 1867-1937 |
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| Illustrator | Štáfl, Ot. (Otakar), 1884-1945 |
| Title | Little Tom |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, monkeyclogs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35126 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 154 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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