Good stories for great birthdays by Frances Jenkins Olcott

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Author Olcott, Frances Jenkins, 1872-1963
LoC No. 22026979
Title Good stories for great birthdays
arranged for story-telling and reading aloud and for the children's own reading
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Summary "Good Stories for Great Birthdays" by Frances Jenkins Olcott is a collection of historical short stories written in the early 20th century. This work celebrates the birthdays of notable figures in American history, making it engaging for children and young readers, as it highlights the strong personalities and valuable lessons derived from their lives rather than mere facts and dates. At the start of the book, the author introduces the foreword, outlining the purpose and educational value of the stories. It emphasizes storytelling as a means to bring history to life for children, highlighting over 200 stories dedicated to 23 significant birthdays of American patriots and figures from both North and South America. The opening portion also mentions that the tales focus on the human aspects of these characters, such as their perseverance, adventures, and struggles, thereby aiming to foster a sense of American unity and pride among young readers as they learn about their nation's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject Children's literature
Subject United States -- History -- Anecdotes
Subject Birthdays
Subject South America -- History -- Anecdotes
Category Text
EBook-No. 55592
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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