audiobook

Literature for Children

by Orton Lowe

EN·~5 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
1

LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN

0:01
2

PREFACE

3:03
3

PART I

0:01
4

LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN

0:01
5

CHAPTER I

11:04
6

CHAPTER II

9:05
7

CHAPTER III

17:13
8

PART II

0:02
9

FIRST YEAR - Mother Goose Songs

6:58
10

SECOND YEAR - The Light-hearted Fairy

8:04

Description

Amid today's flood of fleeting entertainment, this guide makes a quiet case for the enduring value of great literature in a child's growth. It argues that spare moments can be spent on books that shape imagination and character, offering a counterbalance to the fast‑paced world.

Practical advice fills the pages: memorize a few classic poems, enjoy timeless fairy tales and myths, reread select masterpieces, and gradually assemble a modest, thoughtfully chosen personal library. The author also promotes reading aloud together—by a fireside or in the classroom—to turn literature into a shared, joyful habit. Insights from teachers and librarians ground the suggestions in real classroom experience.

Beyond tactics, the work reflects on why literature matters, emphasizing its ability to stir emotions, convey deeper truths, and cultivate an appreciation for beauty. It invites parents and educators to help children develop lasting tastes that enrich their lives. A thoughtful blend of philosophy and hands‑on guidance makes it a useful companion for any teaching library.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (329K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2011-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Orton Lowe

Orton Lowe

b. 1873

Best known for writing about children’s reading and for editing classic story collections, this early 20th-century educator cared deeply about helping young readers find books that would stay with them for life. His work mixes literary guidance with a clear belief that children deserved access to strong, memorable stories.

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