
Transcriber’s Note
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE DAFFODILS
TO THE FRINGED GENTIAN
TO A MOUSE
TO A MOUNTAIN DAISY
THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET
BANNOCKBURN
BOAT SONG
THE GOVERNOR AND THE NOTARY
This collection gathers a wide range of beloved stories, poems, and illustrations into a single, kid‑friendly volume. It offers a clear reading plan that guides young listeners through some of the world’s most celebrated literature, inviting curiosity and steady progress. The careful layout makes each piece feel like a small adventure waiting to be discovered.
Inside, readers will meet wandering clouds and golden daffodils, brave knights on horseback, daring canoe races, and lively animal sketches. Classic verses sit alongside vivid color plates, from gentle nature scenes to lively frontier tales, all presented with the same respectful care for the original language. The mix of familiar favorites and lesser‑known gems encourages both comfort and fresh exploration.
Listening to this anthology feels like turning pages in a bright, illustrated book, with each story unfolding at a pace that matches a child’s imagination. The blend of poetry, narrative, and art creates a rich listening experience that both entertains and introduces timeless literary treasures.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (657K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Julia Miller, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-11-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for shaping the classic children's series Journeys Through Bookland, this American educator and editor helped bring literature, history, and storytelling together for young readers. His work was designed to make reading feel inviting, wide-ranging, and full of discovery.
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