You are probably familiar with the old saying, "You can't judge a book by its cover." The book above, Heidi by Johanna Spyri, is one of the free children's classics offered by Amazon for downloading on your Kindle. With a Kindle app, you can also use quite a few other reading devices and computers.
The cover is plain because this Public Domain Book was digitized for you by volunteers. The product is a bit like the less expensive Generic Brands at the grocery store.
However, the words are the real author's own words, (allowing for possible translations). The story is as rich and wonderful as that in books with fancy binding, and it is yours instantly whenever you decide to order it from Amazon.com. Just look for the plain cover and remember to check the price. It should be listed at $0.00!
If you haven't read Heidi for a while, share it with someone else who loves good stories. It's a sweet, gentle tale with nice people and a happy ending. I personally think we need more of that kind today.
P.S. But if you are also interested in colorful book covers, you may be interested in the current post on my other blog. Just click on www.jumpup2chapterbooks.blogspot.com.
Enjoy!
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