
A NEW STORY BOOK FOR CHILDREN.
CONTENTS.
A STORY ABOUT MYSELF.
GRANDPAPA’S BALD HEAD.
JOHN BROWN.
THE PLOUGHBOY POET.
OLD HICKORY.
THE DEAF AND DUMB FRENCH BOY.
THE THREE GIFTED SISTERS.
THE KIND WORD.
A warm and inviting anthology, this collection gathers dozens of short tales that sparkle with curiosity, kindness, and gentle humor. Each story is crafted for young ears, offering vivid scenes that range from a plucky little boy discovering the power of a kind word to a brave girl navigating a bustling marketplace. The narratives flow with a rhythm that makes listening feel like sharing a cozy fireside chat.
Among the entries, readers meet characters such as a plough‑boy poet who finds verses in the soil, a faithful dog whose loyalty saves the day, and a curious little lord who learns the value of honest work. Historical glimpses appear too—tiny portraits of a brave abolitionist and a clever inventor—presented in a way that sparks wonder without overwhelming detail. The varied adventures encourage imagination while quietly teaching timeless values.
The opening piece offers a tender glimpse into the author’s own childhood, recalling a mother’s soothing presence and the simple joys of gathering ferns in a sunlit meadow. This reflective start sets a gentle, empathetic tone that threads through the whole book, inviting listeners to feel both the wonder of discovery and the comfort of heartfelt memory.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (326K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Mason Brothers, 1864.
Credits
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2021-11-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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