Little Sarah

"Little Sarah" by Unknown is a poetic story for kids from the 1800s that teaches an important life lesson. The story follows Little Sarah in rhyming verses as she attempts to bake a Johnny-cake for her grandmother. Although, it's not as easy as she thinks. Sarah realizes that the ingredients are not readily available. This begins a series of adventures that take her to a miller, a cornfield, and a farmer. As Sarah travels, she is met with one comical obstacle after another. She discovers, through dedication, a person can overcome difficulties to achieve success. Successfully baking the cake, she learns to appreciate the significance of self-determination.

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