
SANDMAN’S RAINY DAY STORIES
PRINCESS CANTILLA
THE TREE OF SWORDS
THE SILVER HORSESHOES
THE BLUE CASTLE
NARDO AND THE PRINCESS
OLD THREE HEADS
THE ENCHANTED BOAT
NICKO AND THE OGRE
THE GINGERBREAD ROCK
A cozy collection of whimsical tales, perfect for a rainy afternoon, invites listeners into a world where castles whisper, enchanted dwarfs appear from steaming pots, and ordinary creatures speak with surprising wisdom. Each story is short enough to fit a single listening session yet rich with gentle humor, subtle morals, and the comforting cadence of classic fairy‑tale storytelling. The narration’s soft, lyrical tone blends seamlessly with the vivid, picture‑book imagery that inspired the original illustrations, making every scene feel both familiar and freshly magical.
Among the adventures are a humble princess who must decide whether a mysterious dwarf’s promise of restored riches is worth the price, a clever rabbit explaining why its tail stays short, and a brave knight who follows a bright star on a daring quest. Listeners will enjoy the playful characters, the light‑hearted resolutions, and the reassuring sense that, no matter how strange the world becomes, kindness and curiosity always find a way forward.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (185K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Harper & Brothers, 1920.
Credits
Charlene Taylor, Amber Black and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Jul 23, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1867
Best known for her dreamy Sandman story collections, this early 20th-century American writer created gentle bedtime tales filled with fairies, talking animals, and a quiet sense of wonder. Her stories were made to soothe, amuse, and spark a child’s imagination.
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