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Among the Pond People
Lovely book for children written by teacher and naturalist Clara Dillingham Pierson. This book in the “Among the People” series explores the animal inhabitants of a pond. The beautiful writing brings the pond creatures into being in the reader’s imagination and allows them a glimpse of the mysterious lives being carried out above and below the water’s surface. (Summary by Jill Engle)
Bed Time Stories for Aidan Christopher
Bed time Stories for Aidan Christopher is a collection of: Favorite stories submitted and read by the Volunteers at LibriVox. This project has been undertaken to celebrate the October 2007 arrival into the world of: Aidan Christopher ! (Description written by: Robert Scott (his uncle)
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 001
Librivox?s Children’s Short Works Collection 001: a collection of 10 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 003
LibriVox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 003: a collection of 10 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 004
LibriVox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 004: a collection of 11 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 005
LibriVox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 005: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 006
LibriVox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 006: a collection of 11 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 007
LibriVox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 007: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 008
LibriVox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 008: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 009
LibriVox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 009: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 012
Librivox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 012: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 013
LibriVox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 013: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 014
LibriVox?s Children?s Short Works Collection 014: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 018
LibriVox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 018: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 019
LibriVox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 019: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 020
LibriVox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 020: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of LibriVox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 026
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 026: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 028
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 028: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 030
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 030: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 031
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 031: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 032
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 032: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 034
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 034: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 035
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 035: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 036
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 036: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 037
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 037: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 038
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 038: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 041
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 041: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 043
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 043: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 044
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 044: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Children’s Short Works, Vol. 045
Librivox’s Children’s Short Works Collection 045: a collection of 15 short works for children in the public domain read by a variety of Librivox members.
Fame and Fortune Weekly No. 1: A Lucky Deal; or The ‘Cutest Boy in Wall Street
A Lucky Deal is a story of a young New York lad who, in the process of looking for a job, becomes a hero and lands a dream job as a messenger boy in Wall Street. This gives him access to people and information that he can use constructively to build himself up. Along the way, he has a powerful, saving influence on many of those around him. (Summary by Keith Salis)
Kayray’s Storytime
A collection of my favorite short children’s stories and rhymes. Each book can be found online at Gutenberg.org if you wish to look at the wonderful pictures while you listen! (Summary by Kara)
The Aesop for Children
A collection of Aesop’s fables for children from the classic American book illustrated by Milo Winter. Read along and see the illustrations at: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19994. (Summary by Jill Engle)
The Beacon Second Reader
In the “Beacon Second Reader” the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been necessary to rearrange and sometimes rewrite them for the purpose of simplification, yet he has endeavored to retain the spirit which has served to endear these ancient tales to the children of all ages. The fairy story appeals particularly to children who are in the second school year. – Summary from the Preface This school reader is an excellent resource for anyone learning to read English, children and adults alike. Reading along while listening is a great way to develop reading skills. The tables at the end of the reader provide lists of common word patterns to promote both reading and writing skills. Reading along is especially helpful for this part of the book.
The Blue Jar Story Book
This is a collection of 6 delightful stories about children by some of the best authors of the period: Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, Maria Edgeworth and Alicia Catherine Mant. These stories are well written and although they feature children and their escapades, clearly can be enjoyed by adults as well if not more. – Summary by Phil Chenevert
The Ontario Readers: Third Book
The Ontario Readers is a school book first published in 1919, by the Ontario Ministry of Education, containing short excerpts of literary works, both stories and poems, geared to grade-school age children. (Summary by aradlaw)