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| Author | Olcott, Frances Jenkins, 1872-1963 |
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| Illustrator | Winter, Milo, 1888-1956 |
| LoC No. | 18021710 |
| Title | The Book of Elves and Fairies for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Book of Elves and Fairies for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud" by Frances Jenkins Olcott is a collection of enchanting tales written in the early 20th century. This volume invites children into a magical world where fairies, elves, and other mystical beings engage in delightful adventures, rewarding the good and punishing the bad. The book features classic stories, including familiar favorites like "Cinderella," as well as new tales from various cultures that celebrate the whimsicality of the fairy realm. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the enchanting essence of the Fairy Realm, where various magical creatures come to life. The foreword emphasizes the educational value of fairy tales in nurturing creativity and imagination in children. The text invites children to join in "The Fairies' Story Hour," signaling the beginning of a collection filled with tales of mischievous fairies, moral lessons, and the charm of folklore, all skillfully retold for young audiences. The opening sets the tone for a rich tapestry of stories designed not just to entertain, but to inspire joy and wonder in young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56914 |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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