
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
THIRD YEAR - The Wind
A calm, purposeful guide invites parents and teachers to rediscover why great literature matters for young minds. It argues that reading isn’t a luxury but a quiet refuge amid modern distractions, and it lays out practical steps—memorizing a handful of poems, hearing timeless fairy tales, and building a modest, well‑chosen personal library. The author blends thoughtful philosophy with concrete advice, encouraging aloud reading by the fireside and the careful care of cherished volumes.
The heart of the book is a curated list of classic works for each school year, from lyrical verses to mythic stories, designed to be read, reread, and treasured. Alongside suggestions for selecting durable editions and nurturing a love for the written word, it offers a gentle roadmap for weaving literature into everyday life, helping children develop a lasting, joyful habit of reading that supports both personal growth and community contribution.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (330K characters)
Release date
2011-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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