Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) by Various

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Author Various
Editor Baltzell, W. J. (Winton James), 1864-1928
Editor Forbush, William Byron, 1868-1927
Editor Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931
Editor Wade, Herbert T. (Herbert Treadwell), 1872-
Editor Wheeler, Daniel Edwin, 1880-
Title Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17)
Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales
Note Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Anne Storer and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17)" by Various is a collection of children's literature, specifically focusing on folk-lore, fables, and fairy tales, likely produced in the early 20th century. This volume aims to educate and entertain young readers through a selection of classic and beloved stories that explore themes of morality, virtue, and imagination. It features a variety of characters, including charming princes, beautiful princesses, talking animals, and magical beings. The opening of this volume presents an engaging introduction to the importance of fairy tales in childhood development, showcasing stories that emphasize the value of morality and the transformative power of imagination. It begins with a poem inviting children to a magical journey to "Fairy Land," setting a whimsical tone. Following that, the opening tales include "The Beautiful Princess Goldenlocks," where a young prince attempts to win the heart of Princess Goldenlocks through cleverness and bravery, as well as adaptations of well-known stories like "Cinderella," and "Beauty and the Beast," which explore love, kindness, and redemption. This early section establishes the enchanting world of fairy tales meant to captivate young readers' hearts and minds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's literature
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EBook-No. 29386
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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