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Children & Young Adult Reading — page 8
358 public-domain children & young adult reading books, summarised. Page 8 of 8.
The Children's Book of Christmas Stories
Unknown
This collection offers a curated window into the sentimental and moral landscape of the early 20th century. It is a mosaic of fiction, folklore, and historical sketches, gathered to capture the spirit of the season through the eyes of children and the people who care for them.
How to Tell Stories to Children, and Some Stories to Tell
Sara Cone Bryant
This manual serves as a practical guide for those who wish to master the art of storytelling, blending pedagogical wisdom with a curated selection of tales designed to captivate young listeners.
American Indians
Frederick Starr
This survey of North American Indigenous life provides a panoramic window into the diverse customs, histories, and social structures of tribes across the continent. It serves as a foundational record of cultural practices that were rapidly shifting at the turn of the twentieth century.
The Boys' and Girls' Herodotus: Being Parts of the History of Herodotus, Edited for Boys and Girls
Herodotus
This vibrant selection of ancient history captures the rise and fall of empires, framing the legendary struggles between East and West through the eyes of a master storyteller.
The Pearl Story Book: Stories and Legends of Winter, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Unknown
The frost of a long-ago winter settles on every page of this collection, gathering legends, poems, and folktales that transform the cold season into a landscape of moral clarity and wonder. It is a quiet, atmospheric treasury designed to turn the darkest nights of the year into a time for reflection and storytelling.
Great Inventions and Discoveries
Willis Duff Piercy
Humanity’s rise from cave-dwelling to the mastery of the skies is marked by the relentless ingenuity of those who refused to accept the limitations of their age. This chronicle maps the evolution of the tools and discoveries that fundamentally altered the course of civilization.
My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales
Edric Vredenburg
The old tales remain ever new, returning to delight each generation with their timeless magic and wonder. This collection gathers the most cherished fairy stories, presenting them in a style that feels both classic and fresh.
Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks
William Elliot Griffis
The stories of this collection weave the history of the Netherlands into a tapestry of wonder, explaining the origins of Dutch landmarks, customs, and national spirit through the lens of folklore.
The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming
Ellen Eddy Shaw
A dedicated mentor guides a group of village children through the seasonal rhythms of cultivating soil, planting seeds, and beautifying their shared landscape. This practical manual captures the joy of laboring together in the earth.
The Grey Fairy Book
Unknown
Travel across vast landscapes and into the darkest of enchanted forests, where logic bends to the whims of fairies and the simple-hearted often outwit the cruel.
The Fairy Ring
Unknown
This collection gathers timeless folktales and moral fables from around the world, weaving together the magic, mischief, and wonder of the oral tradition.
The Black Forge Mills
William P. (William Pendleton) Chipman
A young man navigates the moral hazards of a factory town, finding redemption and a path toward service through an unwavering commitment to his faith. This narrative tracks a spiritual evolution from the grime of the Black Forge Mills to the threshold of mission work.
What Katy Did Next
Susan Coolidge
After returning to health, a young woman embarks on a grand tour of Europe, discovering that travel requires as much character and resilience as it does curiosity.
The Parent's Assistant
Maria Edgeworth
A child's choice to save a length of string or speak a quiet truth becomes the turning point of a world where moral choices carry immediate, tangible consequences.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. XXIV, May 1852, Vol. IV
Various
Living as a vibrant tapestry of mid-nineteenth-century thought, this periodical balances literary fiction with historical profiles, global travel, moral commentary, and fashion updates.
The Scarecrow of Oz
L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
A whirlpool swallows a little girl and a peg-legged sailor, plunging them into subterranean caverns where only an extraordinary flying creature can lift them back to the light.
A Book of Golden Deeds
Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge
Sacrifice without expectation of reward defines true nobility across every age and nation.
The Golden Goose Book
L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) Brooke
A humble fool finds fortune in a golden bird, while three bears, three pigs, and a thumb-sized knight outwit their imposing foes.
The Children's Hour, v 5. Stories From Seven Old Favorites
Eva March Tappan
Centuries of classic storytelling are brought together to capture the heroic journeys, wild inventions, and deep human dilemmas that shape our shared imagination.
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
Deep within a happy valley, a beloved gift-maker is seized by malicious mountain creatures determined to ruin Christmas for children everywhere.
Birds Every Child Should Know
Neltje Blanchan
A lively, affectionate field guide introduces young readers to North American birds through vivid observations of their songs, nesting habits, and striking physical traits.
The Fairy Book: The Best Popular Stories Selected and Rendered Anew
Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
A curated library of traditional folklore offers young readers classic wonder while preserving the vivid, rustic simplicity of original oral storytelling.