Category: Children’s Literature
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The Tale of Jolly Robin Chapter 21 A DOLEFUL DITTY
A DOLEFUL DITTY Jolly Robin often complained about the wailing of Willie Whip-poor-will. Willie lived in the woods, which were not far from the orchard. And it was annoying to Jolly to hear his call, “Whip-poor-will, whip-poor-will,” repeated over and over again for some two hours after Jolly’s bed-time. Neither did Jolly Robin enjoy being…
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Chapter 20: A Change of Heart
“That niece of yours is the most remarkable girl I have seen in years,” said Mr. Burch when the door closed. “She seems to be turnin’ out smart enough lately, but she’s consid’able heedless,” answered Miranda, “an’ most too lively.” “We must remember that it is deficient, not excessive vitality, that makes the greatest trouble…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 28: The Last Adventure of All
Chapter 28: The Last Adventure of All For six days Don Quixote lay in bed, sullen and sorrowful because of his overthrow. And all this time Sancho Panza sat beside him and tried to comfort him. “My master,” he said, “pluck up your head and be of good cheer if you can. Let us go…
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The Tale of Solomon Owl Chapter VI SOLOMON NEEDS A CHANGE
Chapter VI SOLOMON NEEDS A CHANGE For some time Solomon Owl had known that a queer feeling was coming over him. And he could not think what it meant. He noticed, too, that his appetite was leaving him. Nothing seemed to taste good any more. So at last, one fine fall evening he went to…
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The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad Chapter 10: The Little Toads Start Out to See the World
Chapter 10 The Little Toads Start Out to See the World Audio The world is a wonderful great big placeAnd in it the young must roamTo learn what their elders have long since learned There’s never a place like home. It had been some time since Peter Rabbit had visited the Smiling Pool to watch…
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The Tale of Jolly Robin Chapter 20 THE FOUR-ARMED MAN
THE FOUR-ARMED MAN Old dog Spot was driving the last cow down the lane when Jolly Robin and Mr. Crow met on the bridge near the farmhouse, as they had agreed. “Now, then–” said Mr. Crow, even before his broad wings had settled smoothly along his back–“now, then, where’s the four-armed man?” Jolly looked towards…
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The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad: Chapter 9 The Smiling Pool Kindergarten
THE SMILING POOL KINDERGARTEN Play a little, learn a little, grow a little too; That’s what every pollywoggy tries his best to do. Of course. That’s what a kindergarten is for. And you may be sure that the babies of Grandfather Frog and Old Mr. Toad and Stickytoes the Tree Toad did all of these…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 27: The Knight of the White Moon
Chapter 27: The Knight of the White Moon One morning Don Quixote, fully armed, rode out to the seashore to take the air. He felt very brave, and was in fine fighting humor. “Arms,” he said, “are my best attire, and combat is my meat and drink.” Suddenly he saw a strange knight riding towards…
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The Tale of Solomon Owl Chapter V THE COLD WEATHER COAT
Chapter V THE COLD WEATHER COAT Yes! As he held up his new coat and looked at it, Solomon Owl was puzzled. He turned his head toward Mr. Frog and stared at him for a moment. And then he turned his head away from the tailor and gazed upon the coat again. Mr. Frog was…
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Chapter 19: Deacon Israel’s Successor
“It was a very small meeting, aunt Miranda,” began Rebecca, “and the missionary and his wife are lovely people, and they are coming here to stay all night and tomorrow with you. I hope you won’t mind.” “Coming here!” exclaimed Miranda, letting her knitting fall in her lap, and taking her spectacles off, as she…