In Story-land

audiobook

In Story-land

by Elizabeth Harrison

EN·~3 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

IN STORY-LAND. - BY ELIZABETH HARRISON, - Principal of the Chicago Kindergarten College. - Fifth Edition.

2:31
2

LITTLE BETA AND THE LAME GIANT.

12:55
3

THE LINE OF GOLDEN LIGHT; OR, THE LITTLE BLIND SISTER.

13:24
4

PRINCE HARWEDA AND THE MAGIC PRISON.

18:59
5

THE LITTLE GRAY GRANDMOTHER; OR, THE ENCHANTED MIRROR.

10:54
6

LITTLE BLESSED-EYES; OR, THE FAIRY'S BIRTHDAY GIFT.

9:24
7

THE FAIR WHITE CITY; OR, A STORY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

14:58
8

THE LOVING CUP WHICH WAS MADE OF IRON.

8:58
9

HANS AND THE FOUR BIG GIANTS.

11:08
10

STORY OF THE SMALL GREEN CATERPILLAR AND THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE BUTTERFLY. - \[ADAPTED.\]

9:53

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (198K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2010-09-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Elizabeth Harrison

Elizabeth Harrison

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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