Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“A Child’s Dream of a Star”
by Charles Dickens
A folk tale about the connection between death and the afterlife, in this case, heaven.
A folk tale about the connection between death and the afterlife, in this case, heaven.
Jake's story is told to Alice. Alice and Ruth take part in a motor race.
The youngest and silliest of three sons finds good fortune in sharing his meal with a poor old man.
The girls discuss their escape from the winter weather, the clothes to bring, and their plans for the Gem. A telegram from Florida arrives.
The story involves King Solomon, a butterfly and their wives and the question of keeping up appearences in front of one’s spouse.
Curly and Flop decide to build a bonfire and have a party. While looking for more potatoes to put on the fire, Flop is left alone. A fox comes by to throw him into the fire, sees a potato and runs away with his mouth on fire.
While the dolls are away, two curious, naughty mice explore the dolls’ house and steal their furniture.
Clotel is sold once Horatio's wife finds out about her.
I never saw that you did painting need
Four girls are introduced: Grace, Betty, Molly and Amy. Grace is upset over the disappearance of her brother, Will.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. A story that continues to describe the traditions of Christmas. The three children receive a special visit from Santa, who distributes their Christmas presents.
The author gives the reader several random logic puzzles to decipher.
Having gotten a thorough picture of the inner workings of the Dolittle house, Tommy inquires about some of the various exotic animals that are in the doctor's home. After dinner, Doctor Dolittle accompanies Stubbins to see the injured squirrel.
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
Squinty continues to wander lost in a corn field. Squinty’s family notices that he’s gone, as does the farmer. He sends the dog after Squinty. Squinty returns home.
The author describe what would be the ideal house in terms of location.
If anybody's friend be dead
Siegfried returns home and everyone feasts.
Mr. Hammond escorts the girls to the labor camp. There they meet with Mr. Belton’s wife, who warns them away from seeking Will themselves.
There was a picnic with much merriment and dancing.
The readers find out the origin of Squinty’s name. Squinty and his brothers and sisters grow up. Squinty wants to see the world and have some adventures, so he escapes. However, he’s caught by the dog.
Squinty takes a ride in an air balloon with the men. They feed him and then he falls asleep. When the balloon lands, Squinty falls out of the basket and tries to run home. On the way he meets a squirrel named Slicko.
Tom fills in the others on what caused his disappearance. Harry continues to look for the man he promised to help. The girls set out on the river again, this time with Harry in tow, and find another man on the river.
Were’t aught to me I bore the canopy
The troupe re-boards the craft in search of The Magnolia. A turn down the creek leads to a discovery.