
KEEP-WELL STORIES FOR LITTLE FOLKS - BY - MAY FARINHOLT-JONES, M.D.
FOREWORD
KEEP-WELL STORIES FOR LITTLE FOLKS
A WONDERFUL ENGINE
TWO LITTLE PLANTS
THE STORY OF A FLY
SWAT THE FLY
THE STORY OF THE RAIN BARREL
MALARIA
JACK FROST
These short tales turn everyday wonders—steam engines, curious insects, rain barrels, snowy breezes—into lively adventures that quietly teach the habits of good health. Each story follows a child’s imagination into a world where clean water, fresh air, proper nutrition and simple hygiene become the heroes that keep everything running smoothly. The narratives are peppered with gentle reminders about washing hands, brushing teeth, breathing cleanly and choosing wholesome foods, all woven seamlessly into the plot so the lessons feel natural rather than forced.
After every story a brief question‑and‑answer section invites little listeners to think about what they have just heard, reinforcing the ideas without breaking the magic. Bright, hand‑drawn illustrations bring the scenes to life, making the concepts as vivid as the characters themselves. Perfect for a calm evening read‑aloud, these charming stories help teachers and parents nurture healthy habits while sparking a love of storytelling.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (126K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Brad Norton, Elithe B. Proue, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Music by Lesley Halamek.
Release date
2010-05-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1868
A pioneering physician as well as a writer, she turned lessons about health and hygiene into lively stories for children. Her best-known book, Keep-Well Stories for Little Folks (1916), mixes imagination with practical advice in a way that reflects both her medical work and her era.
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