Good Stories for Great Holidays by Frances Jenkins Olcott

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Author Olcott, Frances Jenkins, 1872-1963
Title Good Stories for Great Holidays
Arranged for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading
Credits Produced by Mike Lough, and David Widger
Summary "Good Stories for Great Holidays" by Frances Jenkins Olcott is a collection of stories designed for storytelling and reading aloud, likely compiled during the early 20th century. This anthology features a variety of myths, legends, and historical tales associated with different holiday celebrations throughout the year, encouraging joy and discussion around these special occasions. The opening of the collection introduces the purpose behind the stories, emphasizing their suitability for arousing a festive spirit and teaching various moral lessons through engaging narratives. It discusses how the stories are adapted for storytelling, ensuring they are accessible for children's understanding. The introduction also highlights specific selections that will follow, which cover major holidays such as New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, and Christmas, offering a blend of themes from kindness and generosity to the excitement of festive traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's literature
Subject Holidays
Subject Short stories
Subject Storytelling
Category Text
EBook-No. 359
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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