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Alvin Tresselt

    Alvin Tresselt was a pioneer in children's writing, celebrated for his poetic prose and masterful creation of the "mood" picture book. In his distinctive style, setting and description often took precedence over character and plot, immersing young readers in richly imagined worlds. His work frequently explored the beauty and significance of nature, leaving a lasting impression on the landscape of children's literature. Tresselt's approach brought a unique atmospheric depth and literary artistry to his stories.

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    An Elephant is Not a Cat
    • An Elephant is Not a Cat

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Pieter Vanderloon was a very fortunate man. He had a fine fat wife, six roly-poly children, and a mill overflowing with corn.One morning there were four less kernels of corn in the mill, for two tiny mice had made a breakfast of them.Off went Pieter at once to buy a cat to guard his corn. But, instead, he came back with an elephant! “From the tip of his trunk to the end of his tail, there is far more to an elephant than there is to a cat!” Pieter told his astonished wife. Besides, the elephant cost nothing but a promise never to return it.

      An Elephant is Not a Cat