Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know by Wiggin and Smith
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"Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know" edited by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith is a collection of enchanting fairy tales likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology features a diverse range of folk tales and fables from various cultures, aimed at engaging children's imagination and teaching valuable moral lessons. The stories showcase themes of magic, adventure, and the importance of curiosity, making it an appealing read for
young audiences. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the magical world of storytelling and sets the tone for the tales that follow. It begins with a poem that evokes wonder and exploration, signaling the importance of curiosity in human wisdom. The subsequent tales introduce characters such as Youngling, who embarks on a journey alongside his brothers, and Kong Hia Chiang, who understands the language of birds. These narratives hint at themes of bravery, intelligence, and the power of kindness, promising a whimsical adventure filled with valuable lessons for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Smith, Nora Archibald, 1859-1934 |
| Title | Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19461 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19461-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 966 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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