| Author |
Lindsay, Maud, 1874-1941 |
| Illustrator |
Ives, Sarah Noble, 1864-1944 |
| Title |
Mother Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Wind's Work -- Mrs. Tabby Gray -- Fleet Wind and Sweet Voice -- The Little Girl with the Light -- The Little Gray Pony -- How the Home was Built -- The Little Traveler -- The Open Gate -- Inside the Garden Gate -- The Journey -- The Giant Energy & The Fairy Skill -- The Search for a Good Child -- The Closing Door -- The Minstrel's Song -- Dust Under the Rug -- The Story of Gretchen -- The King's Birthday.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Mother Stories" by Maud Lindsay is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. This delightful anthology is aimed at young readers and their mothers, featuring simple tales that embody moral lessons inspired by Froebel's educational principles. The narratives are characterized by gentle themes of love, family, and the importance of kindness as they explore the adventures of children and animals in a wholesome, imaginative world. The opening of "Mother Stories" sets a charming tone for the collection, as it introduces a variety of characters and scenarios reflecting the joys and trials of childhood. The initial tale, "The Wind's Work," features a little boy named Jan who, driven by the anticipation of flying his kite, waits for the right breeze to come. His interactions with local residents—the Miller, the Baker, and the Washerwoman—illustrate a communal sense of longing for the wind to blow, culminating in a vivid celebration of nature’s power when the wind finally arrives. This opening portion not only captures the innocence and curiosity of childlike wonder but also establishes Lindsay's storytelling style, which combines vivid imagery with life lessons about patience and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15929 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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