A Child's Story Garden by Elizabeth Heber
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Heber, Elizabeth |
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| Title | A Child's Story Garden |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Siegfried, the King's son -- The song of the pine tree -- A Christmas story -- The myth of Arachne -- The birds of Killingworth -- The myth of Pan -- The bell of Atri -- The anxious leaf -- Coming and going -- How the dimples came -- The proud little apple blossom -- The brave knight -- King Robert of Sicily -- The Great Stone Face -- The first Christmas tree -- The story of Abraham -- The story of Moses -- The story of David -- The story of Joseph -- The courtesy of the Spartan boy -- Twenty-third Psalm. |
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| Summary | "A Child's Story Garden" by Elizabeth Heber is a collection of children's stories likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work is designed for children, mothers, and teachers, offering tales rich with moral lessons and imaginative narratives aimed at fostering literary culture and idealism in young readers. The opening portion introduces a variety of stories, including the tale of "Siegfried, the King's Son," which sets the stage for epic adventure and personal growth through the character of Siegfried, a prince tasked with learning practical skills from a blacksmith. The beginning highlights themes of perseverance and virtue as Siegfried faces challenges and learns the importance of hard work, while also hinting at the mythical influences in the stories, such as giants and powerful swords. Other tales like "The Song of the Pine Tree" and "A Christmas Story" promise an exploration of nature and the spirit of giving, establishing a warm and whimsical atmosphere that invites readers into a world of wonder and moral teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7868 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 15, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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