The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 15: “Johnnie Green Feels Sad”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
When Farmer Green discovers that Tommy was stealing his hens, he wants to kill Tommy. Johnnie feels sad for Tommy, but luckily Tommy escapes.
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Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Miser in the Bush
by Grimm Brothers
After working for a miserly farmer, a servant has three wishes granted.
Nursery Rhymes and Traditional Poems
Maid Mary
by Traditional
A humorous poem about the daily routine of a farmer and his maid.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“Along the Indian River”
by George E. Merrick
A child observes the many sites that adorn the Indian River.
The Souls of Black Folk
The Forethought
by W. E. B. Du Bois
The author gives the reader some insight to into the purpose of his book.
Nursery Rhymes and Traditional Poems
Whirly-Whicker-Whaker
by Traditional
A rhyme about a farmer who chases a hog out of his fodder field.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“Golden Days on the Oklawaha”
by George E. Merrick
The author admires the nature along the banks of the Oklawaha River.
The Pink Fairy Book
Snowflake
by Andrew Lang
A man and woman wish for a child. One winter they decide to create a snow child, and are shocked to see their creation miraculously come to life. They treat the child, Snowflake, as their own and shower her with love and affection. Unfortunately the arrival of spring brings changes that cause unhappiness.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 2: “Squinty Runs Away”
by Richard Barnum
Don, the dog, brings him back to the pen. The pigs continue to live their lives and play. Squinty continues to daydream about the outside world and escapes once again.
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
Fishing
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Wen I git up in de mo’nin’ an’ de clouds is big an’ black,"
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 4: “Squinty Gets Home”
by Richard Barnum
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.
Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 13: The Devil's Trade Mark
by Anna Sewell
Having come across a cruel young man mistreating a horse, John ensures that he is taught a proper lesson about kindness towards animals.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“The Robin”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about a robin who flies north in the springtime, builds a nest for his mate, and migrates south for the winter.
The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series One
Time and Eternity, Poem 1
by Emily Dickinson
One dignity delays for all
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“The Tamiami Trail”
by George E. Merrick
The natural beauty of the Tamiami Trail is described.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
The Belfry of Bruges, Carillon
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A poem about the ringing of the bells in a Flemish belfry
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
The Arsenal at Springfield
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A poem about violence and war.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“A Grave in the Everglades”
by George E. Merrick
The author imagines the life and hardships experienced by the deceased.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 10: “A Holiday”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
The town rejoices in the fact that there is no hunting or fishing allowed. Brownie is elected to thank Farmer Green. Mr. Crow explains the true meaning of the sign. The town realizes their danger.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 1: “Squinty and the Dog”
by Richard Barnum
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.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
To Frances S. Osgood
by Edgar Allan Poe
"Thou wouldst be loved?—then let thy heart"
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 10: “Mrs. Fox Outwits Dog Spot”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
When Tommy is chased by Farmer Green’s dog for trying to steal a hen, he runs straight for home. His mother fools the dog and loses him.
The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series One
Nature, Poem 9: The Grass
by Emily Dickinson
The grass so little has to do, —
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 4: “The Road through the Forest”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the Scarecrow talk along the way about Dorothy’s home in Kansas and about how the Scarecrow came to be and why the Scarecrow wants a brain.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“The Cloud Mountains of Florida”
by George E. Merrick
Nature and the movement of clouds at dusk ignite the author's imagination.