English Book: Pinocchio, the story of a Puppet

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There seems to be no game more beloved of children in all lands and all times than the one called Pretend. Toysoldiersfor the boy, and dolls - few or many - for the girl supply the only raw material required to play this, for of course the charm of the game lies largely in the imagination of the doughty captain who endows his men with life and ability to go through exciting manoeuvres; and in that of the miniature mother who directs so wisely the behaviour of her family.
 
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