Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades

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Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades

by Florence Holbrook

EN·~2 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

Transcriber's note

0:11

DRAMATIC READER FOR LOWER GRADES BY FLORENCE HOLBROOK

0:14

TO THE CHILDREN

0:59

A DRAMATIC READER

0:01

LITTLE RED RIDING-HOOD

6:07

GOLDILOCKS, OR THE THREE BEARS

6:49

THE BIRD WITH THE BROKEN WING

5:35

CORNELIA AND HER JEWELS

3:13

CINDERELLA

11:59

THE PIED PIPER

5:58

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Florence Holbrook

Florence Holbrook

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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