
Written & illustrated by William Steig
Part of the Rise and Shine series
Journey back to a time of horse-drawn fire engines and nickel movies, where childhood was a world apart.
Step into a bygone era where a young boy navigates a world of horse-drawn fire engines, gender-segregated play, and libraries as the gateway to adventure. With no TV and movies costing just a nickel, every day is a new discovery. What secrets and stories lie in a time when everyone wore hats and life was simpler yet full of wonder? Experience the charm and challenges of a century-old childhood, where the past comes alive with every turn of the page.
This is the story of
when I was a boy,
almost 100 years ago,
when fire engines were
pulled by horses,
boys did not play with girls,
kids went to libraries for books,
there was no TV,
you could see a movie for a nickel,
and everybody wore a hat.
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