
Transcriber's note
DRAMATIC READER FOR LOWER GRADES BY FLORENCE HOLBROOK
TO THE CHILDREN
A DRAMATIC READER
LITTLE RED RIDING-HOOD
GOLDILOCKS, OR THE THREE BEARS
THE BIRD WITH THE BROKEN WING
CORNELIA AND HER JEWELS
CINDERELLA
THE PIED PIPER
A collection of short, dialogue‑rich adaptations of beloved fairy tales, this reader invites young listeners to step into the shoes of classic characters. Each play is crafted for easy performance, letting children practice clear speech, expression, and timing while exploring familiar stories in a fresh, conversational form. The format encourages imagination, helping kids picture forests, castles, and enchanted settings as they bring the words to life.
The opening piece, a lively rendition of Little Red Riding‑Hood, introduces a cast of recognizable figures—Red, her mother, a friendly bird, and a curious wolf—through bright, simple exchanges. As the heroine journeys through the woods, children are prompted to speak with the tone they feel each character would use, turning reading into an interactive experience. By embodying different roles, listeners develop empathy and confidence, gaining a gentle introduction to the larger world of drama they’ll enjoy as they grow.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Carla Foust, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jan 10, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1860–1932
A longtime Chicago teacher and principal, this early-20th-century writer brought classroom learning together with civic ideals, women’s rights, and the peace movement. Her work reflects both practical experience in schools and a deep belief in education as a force for public good.
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