Keep-Well Stories for Little Folks

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Keep-Well Stories for Little Folks

by May Farinholt Jones

EN·~2 hours·40 chapters

Chapters

40 total
1

KEEP-WELL STORIES FOR LITTLE FOLKS - BY - MAY FARINHOLT-JONES, M.D.

0:16
2

FOREWORD

4:08
3

KEEP-WELL STORIES FOR LITTLE FOLKS

0:02
4

A WONDERFUL ENGINE

5:38
5

TWO LITTLE PLANTS

5:02
6

THE STORY OF A FLY

7:49
7

SWAT THE FLY

0:56
8

THE STORY OF THE RAIN BARREL

4:59
9

MALARIA

4:24
10

JACK FROST

5:19

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

MF

May Farinholt Jones

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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