
IN STORY-LAND. - BY ELIZABETH HARRISON, - Principal of the Chicago Kindergarten College. - Fifth Edition.
LITTLE BETA AND THE LAME GIANT.
THE LINE OF GOLDEN LIGHT; OR, THE LITTLE BLIND SISTER.
PRINCE HARWEDA AND THE MAGIC PRISON.
THE LITTLE GRAY GRANDMOTHER; OR, THE ENCHANTED MIRROR.
LITTLE BLESSED-EYES; OR, THE FAIRY'S BIRTHDAY GIFT.
THE FAIR WHITE CITY; OR, A STORY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.
THE LOVING CUP WHICH WAS MADE OF IRON.
HANS AND THE FOUR BIG GIANTS.
STORY OF THE SMALL GREEN CATERPILLAR AND THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE BUTTERFLY. - \[ADAPTED.\]
In Story‑land gathers a dozen whimsical tales crafted for young listeners. Each story opens with a simple premise—a shy maiden on a high peak, a blind sister guided by light, a brave little knight—then invites children to imagine worlds where kindness, curiosity, and courage shape the outcome. The language is warm and rhythmic, offering just enough detail for a caregiver to adapt the narrative to a group’s needs while preserving its gentle moral core.
The collection is organized for easy read‑aloud sessions, with each tale short enough for a single sitting yet rich enough to spark conversation. Themes of friendship, helping others, and the wonder of discovery appear alongside playful characters like a lame giant with golden hands or a tiny caterpillar dreaming of transformation. Listeners will feel encouraged to retell the stories in their own words, making the book a useful tool for both the classroom and the family living room.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (198K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-09-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1849–1927
A pioneer of early childhood education, she helped turn kindergarten teaching into a serious profession and founded the Chicago school that later became National Louis University. Her books and lectures brought child-centered learning to a much wider American audience.
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