Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“When the Groves Begin to Bear”
by George E. Merrick
The author remembers his childhood in the orange groves.
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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.
The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series One
Time and Eternity, Poem 13: The Funeral
by Emily Dickinson
That short, potential stir
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 11: “Tommy Grows Too Careless”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Tommy was older now and loved to have Spot, the dog, chase him. When Spot almost catches him, Tommy runs home. Spot discovers Tommy’s home and Tommy is worried.
Poems, Puzzles, and Stories of Lewis Carroll
"Puzzles from Wonderland"
by Lewis Carroll
A collection of seven nonsensical riddles written as poems.
Poems, Puzzles, and Stories of Lewis Carroll
"Solutions to Puzzles from Wonderland"
by Lewis Carroll
A set of seven poems.
Aesop's Fables
“The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse”
by Aesop
The Town Mouse visits the Country Mouse. The food was different from what the Town Mouse was used to. He complained and invited the Country Mouse to visit him in the city. During the Country Mouse’s visit he was frightened by his experiences. He decided it was better to eat poorly and be comfortably safe than eat richly and be afraid for one’s life.
The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series One
Time and Eternity, Poem 23
by Emily Dickinson
I reason, earth is short
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 12: “Old Mr. Crow Is Pleased”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
When Mrs. Fox returns home, she finds a trap outside her house. She warns Tommy not to step on the trap, but when Mr. Crow yells out something, Tommy is frightened and steps in the trap.
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.
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 2: “Johnnie Green Goes Hunting”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Tommy sees Old Mother Grouse and tries to eat her but she flies away just in time. He hears Johnny Green and runs home.
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 Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 2: “How Uncle Henry Got into Trouble”
by L. Frank Baum
Because of Uncle Henry’s failing health and poor weather, he and Aunt Em are broke and are going to lose the farm. They tell Dorothy that she will be better off living as a princess in Oz rather than poor with them. Dorothy goes to her room and with the help of Ozma and the Magic Belt, she leaves for Oz.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Sailor Man”
by Laura Richards
A folk tale that teaches children not to daydream, but work for their reward.
Just So Stories
"The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo"
by Rudyard Kipling
Why the kangaroo is very fast on land.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Wise Men of Gotham”
by FCIT
Twelve fishermen think one of them has drowned. When they count to see if everyone is there they always count eleven.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 7: The Bridge of Apes
by Hugh Lofting
The king, angered Polynesia's deception, pursues Doctor Dolittle as he rushes towards the Land of the Monkeys. Chee-Chee uses his knowledge of the island to ensure the Doctor's safety. Doctor Dolittle witnesses the famous "Bridge of Apes".
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“Raggylug”
by FCIT
A short story about Raggylug, a baby rabbit, that lives with his mother and doesn’t heed her warning about hiding in the nest. After an encounter with a snake and a sudden escape, Raggylug learns his lesson.
The Pink Fairy Book
The Flying Trunk
by Andrew Lang
A merchant’s son spends his inheritance frivolously. He is lucky enough to get a present from a friend - a flying trunk. He uses the trunk to meet a princess, and to try to impress her. He tells the sultan and sultana a story, which pleases them. He puts on a fireworks display to impress all the people, but doesn’t consider the consequences.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Second Night: The Playmates of the Three Happy Children”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
An introduction to the animals on the family’s farm. They are considered part of the family because they are the playmates of the children.
The Story of Siegfried
The Foreword
by James Baldwin
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 6: “‘There Was Someone Crying—There Was!’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary decided to explore the mansion. She comes upon several portraits of a woman that looks just like her. She continues to hear a distant crying. When she tries to find the voice, Mrs. Medlock ushers her back to her room.
The Vampyre
Introduction
by John Polidori
Information regarding the history and “facts” of the vampire.
Tik-Tok of Oz
To My Readers
by L. Frank Baum
A message to the readers about the history of the story.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Ninth Night: Another True Fairy Story”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The three children ask Mother to show them another story. She shows them the Orioles as they return from the south in mid-May to build their nest.