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BEP(F.744.009
30 Jan 1744:31 (443)
Just published, The Child's Play-Thing: Being a spelling-
book intended to make the learning to read a diversion
instead of task. Consisting of scripture-histories, fables,
stories, moral and religious precepts, proverbs, songs,
riddles, dialogues, &c. The whole adapted to the capacities
of children, and divided into lessons of one, two there, and
four syllables; And a new invented alphabet for children to
play with, and a preface shewing the use of it. The third
edition. to which is added, three dialogues; 1. Shewing
how a little boy shall make every body love him. 2. How a
little boy shall grow wiser than the rest of his school-
fellows. 3. How a little boy shall become a great man.
Designed for the use of schools, or for children before they
go to school. Sold by Joseph Edwards in Cornhill.
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