
audiobook
by Charles O. (Charles Orrin) Solberg
A gentle collection of holiday tales invites young listeners into a world where simple acts of kindness shine brightest at Christmas. From the heart‑warming misadventures of a rag‑clad child to the quirky charm of a Christmas tree that seems to have a mind of its own, each story captures the wonder and generosity of the season without ever losing its childlike honesty.
One of the standout narratives follows Tim, a pale, hump‑backed boy who cannot see but longs to feel the stories his Sunday school teacher describes. As he runs his fingertips over a picture of the Good Shepherd, his imagination awakens, and the familiar city streets become a landscape of discovery. Guided by his cousin Louise, Tim’s curiosity and gentle spirit reveal that true sight comes from the heart.
The remaining stories—whether about a boy who finds a perfect tree for his friend, a family facing an unexpected holiday, or a quiet pine that holds a secret—offer cozy, timeless moments that celebrate friendship, hope, and the quiet magic of Christmas mornings.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (91K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Minneapolis: Augsburg publishing house, 1926, reprint 1927.
Credits
Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2024-01-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1869–1944
Best known for warm, faith-shaped Christmas stories for children, this early 20th-century writer blended tenderness, moral purpose, and an easy storytelling style. His work has a gentle old-fashioned feel, but its themes of kindness and family still come through clearly.
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