
The book offers a thoughtful framework for anyone who loves sharing stories with children, turning a simple tale‑telling hour into a purposeful learning experience. It explains how arranging stories in carefully planned groups can satisfy a child’s natural curiosity while gently guiding mental growth. Readers discover why the rhythm of “another story” can become a tool for development rather than just entertainment.
Each program presents three stories that work together like a balanced meal. The first, an apperceptive tale, captures attention by echoing the child’s own world and interests. The second expands the theme, inviting reasoning and broader imagination, and the final, brief piece provides a light‑hearted or whimsical finish that relaxes and reinforces the lesson.
Spanning topics from home life and seasonal celebrations to school and work, the collection follows a year‑long progression that mirrors a child’s experiences. Designed for homes, classrooms, libraries, and community centers, it equips storytellers with a reliable, psychologically grounded sequence to keep young listeners engaged and growing.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (385K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2006-10-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1875–1961
A prolific American writer and teacher, she created stories, folklore retellings, and practical books that helped shape early 20th-century children's reading. She is best remembered for winning the 1939 Newbery Medal for Miss Hickory.
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