Tag: fantasy
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The Tale of Solomon Owl Chapter II A NEWCOMER
Chapter II A NEWCOMER Upon his arrival, as a stranger, in Pleasant Valley, Solomon Owl looked about carefully for a place to live. What he wanted especially was a good, dark hole, for he thought that sunshine was very dismal. Though he was willing to bestir himself enough to suit anybody, when it came to…
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The Tale of Solomon Owl by Arthur Scott Bailey
“The Tale of Solomon Owl” is a whimsical children’s book by Arthur Scott Bailey, exploring themes of friendship and adventure through Solomon Owl’s humorous encounters with forest animals.
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The Tale of Solomon Owl Chapter 1 SCARING JOHNNIE GREEN
Chapter I When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark. “Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen–especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.…
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THE ADVENTURES OF OLD MR. TOAD: OLD MR. TOAD’S MUSIC BAG
Never think that you have learned All there is to know. That’s the surest way of all Ignorance to show. “I’ve found Old Mr. Toad!” cried Peter Rabbit, hurrying after Jimmy Skunk. “Where?” demanded Jimmy. “In the water,” declared Peter. “He’s sitting right over there where the water is shallow, and he didn’t notice me…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 7: The Adventure with the Windmills
Very early the next morning, the knight and his squire set out on their travels. They stole silently away from the village without bidding goodbye to anyone; and they made such haste that at sunrise they felt themselves quite safe from pursuit. Don Quixote, riding in full armor astride of gaunt Rozinante, felt that he…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 3: The Adventure with the Farmer
At the earliest break of day, Don Quixote made ready to ride out in quest of adventures. He buckled on his armor. He took his lance and his shield in his hands. His gallant steed, Rozinante, stood saddled and bridled at the door of the inn. He again embraced the innkeeper. “Farewell, thou greatest of…
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Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children Chapter 2: The Adventure at the Inn
Chapter 2: The Adventure at the Inn One morning in midsummer, Don Quixote arose very early, long before anyone else was awake. He put on his coat of mail and the old helmet which he had patched with pasteboard and green ribbons. He took down the short sword that had been his great-grandfather’s, and belted…