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The Christmas Angel (Esprios Classics)
Abbie Farwell Brown was an American author. Brown was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the first of two daughters of Benjamin F. Brown, a descendant of Isaac Allerton, and Clara Neal Brown, who contributed to The Youth's Companion. Her sister Ethel became an author and illustrator under the name Ann Underhill. Brown was active in New England literary life. She edited the 20-volume Young Folks Library for the publisher Hall and Locke. She was a member of the Boston Authors' Club, the Boston Drama League, the American Folklore Society, the Poetry Society of America, and was president of the New England Poetry Club.
In the Days of Giants
"In the Days of Giants" is an excellent read for everyone interested in Norse mythology and culture. It will introduce you to the magical world of Norse heroic and scheming gods, clever trolls, elves and giants. Contents: The Beginning of Things How Odin Lost His Eye Kvasir's Blood The Giant Builder The Magic Apples Skadi's Choice The Dwarf's Gifts Loki's Children The Quest of the Hammer The Giantess Who Would Not Thor's Visit to the Giants Thor's Fishing Thor's Duel In the Giant's House Balder and the Mistletoe The Punishment of Loki
The Curious Book of Birds
As one can guess from the title, 'The Curious Book of Birds' is a book about birds—-however, it isn't a scientific treatise on the animal. Rather, it is a collection of short stories that feature birds as central characters. The stories are collected from folktales worldwide, and include the following titles: 'The Forgetful Kingfisher' from Germany, 'The Masquerading Crow' from Russia, 'Why the Nightingale Wakes' from France, 'The Phoenix' from Egypt, and 'The Owl and the Moon' from Malaysia.
The Flower Princess
ONCE upon a time there was a beautiful Princess named Fleurette, who lived in a white marble palace on the top of a high hill. The Princess Fleurette was very fond of flowers, and all around the palace, from the very gates thereof, a fair garden, full of all kinds of wonderful plants, sloped down to the foot of the hill, where it was snugly inclosed with a high marble wall. Thus the hill was like a great nosegay rising up in the midst of the land, sending out sweet odors to perfume the air for miles, bright with color in the sunshine, and musical with the chorus of birds and the hum of millions of bees.One part of the garden was laid out in walks and avenues, with little vine-clad bowers her...
Friends ebook
From the beautiful trees to the radiant sunshine, this book describes how even things in nature can be friends to us! This text introduces early learners to rhythm and rhyme with a meaningful traditional piece that helps adults balance structured learning time and free play. This book encourages play and movement with an engaging poem and vivid, full-color illustrations, helping early readers build fundamental skills as they read or as they are read to. Perfect for at-home learning or any preschool classroom, this traditional piece allows early learners to join the legacy of reading and storytelling children through history. Add rhythm and movement to the reading experience with this creative traditional that your child will love!
The Lonesomest Doll
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Norse Mythology
The myths and legends of the Norsemen have entertained both old and young alike for hundreds of years. This fascinating collection contains stories retold from the Icelandic Eddas, the principal sources of knowledge of Norse mythology, and the Sagas of the ancient world of the Vikings. Following the deeds of the powerful Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor and Loki, and filled with a host of fantastic creatures and objects containing magical properties, the tales in Norse Mythology will conjure up a world of heroism and romance that will enthrall readers.
KISINGTON TOWN - A Children's Adventure Story
Once upon a time there was a peaceful Kingdom which you will hardly find upon the map. In one corner of the Kingdom by the sea was the pretty little Town of Kisington, where a great many strange things had happened in the past. All were documented in the Great Chronicle. On the High Street of Kisington lived a boy named Harold, who was chief of all the boys in town. He could run faster, jump higher, solve a problem more quickly, and throw a ball farther than any other boy of his age. He was tall and straight and broad-shouldered and all the boys liked Harold, especially Richard and Robert, his chums. Harold was the son of a poor widow and Harold’s mother knew it, However, she determined th...
Favorite Poems of Childhood
Lewis Carroll's "The Walrus and the Carpenter," Edward Lear's "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," Eugene Field's "Wynken, Blynken and Nod," Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Swing," many more, all in large, easy-to-read type.
