LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
PREFACE
PART I
LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
PART II
FIRST YEAR - Mother Goose Songs
SECOND YEAR - The Light-hearted Fairy
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.
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.
Subjects

b. 1873
Best remembered for writing about children’s reading and editing classic story collections, this early-20th-century writer helped bring fairy tales and literary guidance to young audiences.
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