
audiobook
A CHILD'S STORY GARDEN - By Various - Compiled by Elizabeth Heber
Illustrations by Grace Garfield (Illustrations not present in this file)
SIEGFRIED, THE KING'S SON
THE SONG OF THE PINE TREE
A CHRISTMAS STORY
THE MYTH OF ARACHNE
THE BIRDS OF KILLINGWORTH
THE MYTH OF PAN
THE BELL OF ATRI
THE ANXIOUS LEAF
This little anthology gathers a selection of gentle tales that have long been shared in kindergarten and primary classrooms. Compiled especially for mothers and teachers, the stories aim to enrich a child’s literary world while quietly presenting high ideals such as kindness, patience, and effort. The collection balances familiar folk motifs with fresh moral lessons, making each reading feel both comforting and purposeful.
One standout story follows Siegfried, the beloved son of a good king, who is sent away from palace comforts to learn the blacksmith’s trade. In a humble forest forge he discovers that true mastery comes from steady work, quiet determination, and the willingness to improve even his finest creations. As Siegfried hammers and reshapes the blade, the narrative invites young listeners to see value in perseverance and the pride of honest labor.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (109K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
2005-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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