Story Hour Readers — Book Three

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Story Hour Readers — Book Three

by Ida Coe, Alice Christie Dillon

EN·~2 hours

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Description

A lively anthology invites young listeners into a world where familiar fairy‑tales sit side by side with fables and folklore from far‑flung cultures. From the mischievous steps of Hansel and Gretel in a German cottage to the clever fox outwitting an eagle, each story bursts with rhythm, rhyme, and timeless moral lessons. The collection also weaves in enchanting myths—from Greek gods to Japanese hermits—offering a gentle glimpse of the diverse traditions that have shaped storytelling across generations.

Designed for classroom story‑hour or bedtime listening, the selections are narrated with warmth and clarity, encouraging imagination while reinforcing values like bravery, kindness, and curiosity. As children travel from the forest’s berry‑laden glades to the shimmering seas of ancient myths, they discover the universal threads that bind us all. This volume is a perfect companion for educators and families seeking to spark wonder and conversation through the magic of classic tales.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (130K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Naomi Parkhurst, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2004-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

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Ida Coe

Best known for helping shape the early-20th-century "Story Hour Readers" books, this American educator wrote for young children with an eye toward lively stories and classroom learning. Her work survives mainly through school readers that blend folklore, fables, and literary retellings.

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Alice Christie Dillon

b. 1876

A New York City schoolteacher who turned classroom storytelling into books for young readers, she is best remembered for the warmly written Story Hour Readers series she created with Ida Coe. Her work reflects an early-20th-century belief that children learn best through lively tales, rhyme, and repetition.

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