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Children & Young Adult Reading — page 25
1,392 public-domain children & young adult reading books, summarised. Page 25 of 29.
Little Cinderella
Anonymous
This quintessential fairy tale follows a mistreated young woman who, through patience and supernatural intervention, rises from the ashes of her domestic servitude to find a life of royal dignity and grace.
Our Little Eskimo Cousin
Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade
A young boy thrives against the frozen harshness of the Far North, discovering joy in family, communal warmth, and the demanding skills of the hunt.
The Goop Directory of Juvenile Offenders Famous for their Misdeeds and Serving as a Salutary Example for all Virtuous Children
Gelett Burgess
A playful taxonomy of bad behavior, this collection of cautionary verses catalogs the many ways children can be tiresome, rude, or disobedient. It serves as an illustrated guidebook for those who wish to avoid the dreaded "Goop" label.
Three Little Cousins
Amy Ella Blanchard
A quiet summer on the Maine coast becomes an unexpected meeting ground for three young girls from vastly different worlds, as family ties, shared misadventures, and small daily grace notes build an enduring lifelong bond.
A Week of Instruction and Amusement
Unknown
A devoted mother builds an entire educational universe for her young daughter, wrapping grammar, geography, sacred history, and moral fables into a single gift of lifelong learning.
Harry Watson's High School Days
Frank V. Webster
A crisp winter air and the sharp competitive edge of high school life frame a new boy's fight for his reputation and his father's honor.
Indian Child Life
Therese O. (Therese Osterheld) Deming
A gentle, episodic exploration of Indigenous childhood across North America, capturing daily adventures, animal companionships, and traditional lore.
Special Method in Primary Reading and Oral Work with Stories
Charles A. (Charles Alexander) McMurry
A child’s wild imagination is not a distraction to be disciplined out of primary school, but the very engine that drives early literacy.
The Fox and the Geese
Anonymous
A dying mother's warnings, a scheming predator, and a foolish barnyard parade shape these twin traditional fables.
The tale of Timothy Turtle
Arthur Scott Bailey
Slow, crusty, and endlessly self-important, an ancient reptile lumbers through the muddy waters of Black Creek, convinced the rest of the meadow exists entirely to serve or annoy him.
Little Philippe of Belgium
Madeline Brandeis
A restless young boy on a quiet Belgian farm longs for a life of grand adventure, only to discover how treacherous the open road can be.
Moral Tales
Madame (Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline) Guizot
Everyday domestic choices become the true crucible of character in this French collection, where childhood errors carry real weight and quiet integrity quietly prevails.
The Dramatization of Bible Stories: An experiment in the religious education of children
Elizabeth Miller Lobingier
Children naturally express deep emotional truths when given the freedom to act out ancient narratives in their own words, transforming rigid institutional lessons into lived personal experiences.
The Sun's Babies
Edith Howes
A quiet garden earth comes alive under the watchful gaze of the Sun-Man, where every tiny seed, creeping insect, and stubborn root works through its own appointed transformation.
A Little Miss Nobody
Amy Bell Marlowe
A foundling girl enters a boarding school with no name or history, only to discover that her unknown past holds the key to a hidden inheritance.
Child's Story of the Bible
Mary A. (Mary Artemisia) Lathbury
Simple narrative clarity transforms ancient scriptural heritage into an intimate household journey.
Children of the Old Testament
Anonymous
An elder brother's coat of many colors stirs violent jealousy, leading to a betrayal that spans decades, kingdoms, and the miraculous survival of a scattered people.
Daisy
Marshall Saunders
A young clerk loses his footing in a foreign town until an unlikely child turns his heart back to where it belongs.
Dew Drops, Vol. 37, No. 34, August 23, 1914
Various
Simple everyday moments transformed into gentle moral lessons invite young readers to see how small choices shape a cheerful heart.
Fishy-Winkle
Jean C. Archer
Mistress O'Hara sets out to punish her three runaway children, only to discover they have befriended an stranded mer-baby named Fishy-Winkle.
How the Fairy Violet Lost and Won Her Wings
Marianne L. B. Ker
A gentle flower-fairy loses her wings to human thoughtlessness and must discover that true magic springs from selfless devotion rather than quick enchantment.
Stories of Old Kentucky
Purcell, Martha C. Grassham, Mrs.
Centuries of wilderness struggle, ingenious survival, and civic achievement transform a rugged frontier into a cornerstone of American history.
Surprising Stories about the Mouse and Her Sons, and the Funny Pigs.: With Laughable Colored Engravings
Unknown
An adventurous mouse and a succession of fashion-conscious pigs learn through bitter experience that ignoring maternal wisdom and leaving home leads directly to disaster.
The Nursery, No. 103, July, 1875. Vol. XVIII.: A Monthly Magazine for Youngest Readers
Various
In high-summer fields and along bustling docks, children construct sand-castles, learn hard lessons about obedience, and marvel at tame bear cubs.
The Skating Party and Other Stories
Unknown
A simple walk past a frozen river opens up a tapestry of everyday Victorian childhood, where fragile joy and constant danger walk hand in hand.
The Wise Mamma Goose
Charlotte B. (Charlotte Bronte) Herr
When a nocturnal predator begins preying on a farmyard, an unassuming mother goose steps up to protect her brood, uncovering a clever strategy that ultimately saves all the barnyard creatures.
Witch of the Glens
Sally Watson
A wild Romany waif relies on lies and petty theft until Highland hospitality, clan feuds, and a cynical young soldier show her a different life.
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Birds Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 3, No. 1 [January, 1898]: A Monthly Serial designed to Promote Knowledge of Bird-Life
Various
A instructional periodical blends scientific observation, charming children's verses, and urgent conservation appeals to foster an enduring appreciation for North American and exotic bird life.
How to Do Chemical Tricks: Containing Over One Hundred Highly Amusing and Instructive Tricks With Chemicals
Anderson, A., active 1894-1902
Magic emerges from basic atmospheric forces, transforming ordinary household items into vivid displays of fire, light, and motion.
Mother Hubbard, Her Picture Book,: Containing Mother Hubbard, The Three Bears, & The Absurd A, B, C
Walter Crane
A remarkably dutiful woman tries to care for her mischievous domestic animal, while three forest creatures discover an intruder in their woodland home.
Odd
Amy Le Feuvre
It takes a single, resolute child to mistake ordinary life for a battlefield and every childhood setback for a holy trial.
Our Little Spanish Cousin
Mary F. Nixon-Roulet
In turn-of-the-century Spain, young Fernando and his little sister Juanita step through local traditions, sunny haciendas, and ancient Moorish palaces with wide-eyed curiosity.
The Nursery, March 1878, Vol. XXIII. No. 3: A Monthly Magazine for Youngest Readers
Various
Gentle moral lessons, playful animal vignettes, and quiet domestic scenes fill this nineteenth-century children's monthly, offering a window into early American values through simple prose and verse.
The Story of Dago
Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston
Told through the confessions of a mischievous pet monkey to his own reflection, this spirited animal story captures the chaotic, affectionate daily life of a motherless household.
Billy Whiskers at Home
Frances Trego Montgomery
This episodic narrative follows a wandering goat and his animal companions as they return to their original home, only to find that their thirst for adventure has not been quenched by farm life. It is a lighthearted, sentimental chronicle of animal camaraderie that celebrates the loyalty and pluck of its…
First Lessons in Natural Philosophy for Beginners
Joseph C. (Joseph Comly) Martindale
HOOK The world is a laboratory of simple wonders, where a child’s ordinary observation of a snapping fire or a rising bubble serves as the first step toward understanding the complex laws governing all physical existence.
In Sunny Spain with Pilarica and Rafael
Katharine Lee Bates
Pilarica and Rafael’s journey from a tranquil, sun-drenched garden to the rugged northern reaches of Spain serves as a gentle, lyrical introduction to the landscapes, folklore, and traditions of a country long past.
Left Tackle Thayer
Ralph Henry Barbour
A reluctant young athlete learns that staying on the sidelines is far harder than stepping into the game.
Mother Stories from the New Testament: A Book of the Best Stories from the New Testament that Mothers can tell their Children
Anonymous
A domestic collection of classic narratives uses gentle prose to introduce young readers to foundational Gospel lessons.
Our Little German Cousin
Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade
This window into a vanished era of German village life follows two siblings as they learn their family’s trade and discover the rich history of their homeland. It is a portrait of contentment found in simple, industrious living.
Stories of the Saints by Candle-Light
Vera C. (Vera Charlesworth) Barclay
A group of London Wolf Cubs trades the soot and bustle of the city for nine days of sun, sea, and campfire storytelling, finding adventure both in the wild and in the lives of the saints.
The Story of a Candy Rabbit
Laura Lee Hope
A sweet sugar bunny with pink glass eyes experiences the perils of the physical world while longing to protect his young owner's household.
The Wide Awake Third Reader
Unknown
This collection of stories and verse guides young readers through the world, blending gentle instruction with international folklore to cultivate both literacy and a curious, observant mind.
Tip Lewis and His Lamp
Pansy
A dirty, mischievous street boy receives a Bible, and its ancient words slowly transform his rough life into one of purpose and faith.
What Two Children Did
Charlotte E. (Charlotte Elizabeth) Chittenden
Two young sisters inherit a vast fortune and learn that true joy comes not from material indulgence, but from selfless generosity.
Girls of Highland Hall: Further Adventures of the Dandelion Cottagers
Carroll Watson Rankin
The girls from Dandelion Cottage face the daunting transition to boarding school, where they must navigate mysterious disappearances, strict teachers, and the ache of feeling forgotten.
In the Forest
Catharine Parr Strickland Traill
A curious child and her devoted nurse explore the wonders of the Canadian wilderness through stories of wildlife and pioneer life. This gentle dialogue bridges the gap between a sheltered nursery and the vast, untamed woods.
Little Frankie at His Plays
Madeline Leslie
A young boy learns to navigate the small frictions of childhood, guided by his mother’s gentle instruction and the steady companionship of his loyal dog.