The Story Hour: A Book for the Home and the Kindergarten by Wiggin and Smith

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Author Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
Author Smith, Nora Archibald, 1859-1934
Title The Story Hour: A Book for the Home and the Kindergarten
Contents The oriole's nest / K.D. Wiggin -- Dicky Smily's birthday / K.D. Wiggin -- Aqua; or, the water baby / K.D. Wiggin -- Moufflou / Adapted from Ouida by N.A. Smith -- Benjy in Beastland / Adapted from Mrs. Ewing by K.D. Wiggin -- The porcelain stove / Adapted from Ouida by K.D. Wiggin -- The babes in the wood / E.S. Smith -- The story of Christmas / N.A. Smith -- The first Thanksgiving day / N.A. Smith -- Little George Washington / N.A. Smith -- Great George Washington / N.A. Smith -- The maple-leaf and the violet / N.A. Smith -- Mrs. Chinchilla / K.D. Wiggin -- A story of the forest / N.A. Smith -- Piccola / N.A. Smith -- The child and the world / K.D. Wiggin -- When I was a little girl / K.D. Wiggin -- Froebel's birthday / N.A. Smith.
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Summary "The Story Hour: A Book for the Home and the Kindergarten" by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora A. Smith is a collection of children's stories created in the late 19th century, aimed at young audiences and their educators. This book serves as a guide for storytellers, emphasizing the importance of engaging narratives in nurturing the imaginations and moral development of children. The work blends educational philosophy with storytelling, making it an essential resource for teachers in kindergartens and homes. The opening of the book sets the stage for the significance of storytelling in children's lives, as the authors discuss the fading tradition of attentive listening and the joy that comes from telling tales. They highlight the unique bond formed between the storyteller and the listeners, particularly children, who eagerly await each story. Through evocative language and heartfelt reflections, Wiggin and Smith outline how stories can provide not only entertainment but also lessons about curiosity, morality, and the appreciation of nature, while hinting at the rich tapestry of tales that the book will unfold, such as "The Oriole's Nest" and "Dicky Smiley's Birthday." The introduction captures the essence of storytelling as an art form that fosters connection and growth in young minds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Short stories
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 5835
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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