Lyrics of Love and Laughter
A Grievance
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Wen de snow ’s a–fallin’"
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Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle”
by Beatrix Potter
A little girl loses her handkerchiefs and goes on a search for them. She sees some white cloths on the grass high up a hill and climbs up to discover a a little hedgehog washerwoman, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, with her handerchiefs freshly laundered, along with many other interesting articles such as stockings for a hen.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 11: The Black Prince
by Hugh Lofting
Having become lost while heading towards the shore, Doctor Dolittle and the animals are once again taken prisoner by the King of Jolliginki. Polynesia has a conversation with Prince Bumpo.
Florida: Essays and Poems
From the Flats
by Sidney Lanier
The author marvels at the flat nature of his surroundings.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 31: “The Twistytails’ Christmas”
by Howard R. Garis
The Twistytail family wait for Santa to arrive on Christmas Eve. The next morning the entire family opens their bountiful gifts. The author wishes the readers a merry christmas.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Sixth Night: The Willow Whistle”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The Toyman makes the three children whistles from a weeping willow and they serve as a bird call for Orioles.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Seventh Night: Mr. Scarecrow”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The Toyman teaches the function of a scarecrow and why crows are bad for the corn crops.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“First Night: The Three Happy Children”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
An introduction to the family in the story, which focuses on the three children Jehosophat, Marmaduke, and Hepzebiah.
Explorers
Sir Walter Raleigh
by Wilbur F. Gordy
Sir Walter Raleigh grew up in England during a time of Spanish domination of the seas and the New World. Being patriotic, and having gained the notice of the queen and her dazzling court, he set out to make a new more powerful and glorious England. He was responsible for colonies set up in the New World which eventually met with disasters. He was not able to discover what happened to them in spite of much wealth devoted to the search.
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
The Tryst
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"De night creep down erlong de lan’,"
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 19: “How Bunnybury Welcomed the Strangers”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy, Toto, and Bellina visit Bunnybury, a town of rabbits. At the door, only Dorothy is allowed in and must be reduced to the size of rabbits. Toto and Bellina wait outside.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"Song of Summer"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Dis is gospel weathah sho’—"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
The Belfry of Bruges
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The poem decribes the author’s dream centered around the town belfry
Florida: Essays and Poems
Tampa Robins
by Sidney Lanier
A robin has a meal under an orange-tree.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter XI: Who Stole the Tarts?
by Lewis Carroll
Alice witnesses the many strange behaviors of the King, Queen and attendees of the trial. Alice is called to testify.
Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 18: Going for the Doctor
by Anna Sewell
Abstract: With Mrs. Gordon's health in decline, John and Black Beauty depart on an urgent mission.
Florida: Essays and Poems
Florida at Dawn
by Will Wallace Harney
A poem describing the beauty of Florida at sunrise.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Sixteenth Night: Sloshin’”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
Jehosophat disobeys Mother by sloshing through muddy water when she told him not to. He is overcome with guilt and eventually apologizes to her for disobeying her orders.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 7
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator describes “The Club.”
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
The Plantation Child's Lullaby
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Wintah time hit comin’ Stealin’ thoo de night;"
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“The Little New Year”
by Ellen Robena Field
Maurice is visited by the little New Year and his cart of gifts. He shows Maurice the wonders of giving to others and the happiness that it brings.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"Dirge"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Place this bunch of mignonette"
The Invisible Man
Chapter 19
by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man reveals his true identity. Griffin and Dr. Kemp discuss the finer points of invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Seventeenth Night: The Circus Comes to Town”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
In this story the circus comes to town and the three children enjoy the spectacle.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 21: Home Again
by Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle returns to England where he displays the pushmi-pullyu for all to see. The doctor returns to Puddleby a rich man. Life begins to return to normal for the doctor and his animals. Meanwhile, far away in Africa, the other animals ponder the good doctor's fate.