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Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children (Version 2)
Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children (Version 2)
This podcast is an audio version of a vintage children's reader, originally created as reading lessons for first-grade students in Santa Rosa public schools. It contains old-time stories, fairy tales, and myths that were retold by the children themselves after classroom discussions. The aim was to build vocabulary and introduce young readers to classic heroes from song and story. The recording offers a nostalgic, educational listening experience based on a public-domain text.
Episodes
Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children-Mary Esther Miller MacGregor
"Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children" by Mary Esther Miller MacGregor invites listeners into a world of timeless tales that resonate with the innocence and imagination of childhood. This collection retells classic ballads, capturing their essence and magic in a way that speaks to young hearts and minds. The enduring themes of adventure, morality, and the power of storytelling make these
Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country-William Charles Griggs
Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country by William Charles Griggs invites listeners into a rich tapestry of traditional tales that celebrate the unique culture and landscapes of the Shan people. These stories, steeped in the wisdom of nature and the human experience, resonate with timeless themes of community, resilience, and the connection to the earth. The enduring nature of folkl
John Dough and the Cherub-L. Frank Baum
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales-Fanny Amanda Comstock
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Islands of Magic-Elsie Spicer Eells
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Hollow Tree Snowed In Book-Albert Bigelow Paine
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Dragon Of Wantley (version 2)-Owen Wister
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Dream Coach-Anne Parrish
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Puss in Boots, Jr. and Tom Thumb-David Cory
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Celtic Twilight-William Butler Yeats
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Mother Goose in Prose-L. Frank Baum
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Stories of Siegfried, Told to the Children-Mary Esther Miller MacGregor
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Aino Folk-Tales-Basil Hall Chamberlain
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Raggedy Andy Stories (version 2)-Johnny Gruelle
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Ingoldsby Legends, 3rd Series-Richard Harris Barham
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Tales of 1927 A Selection of Folktales, Fables, and Legends from Books Published in 1927-Various
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2 The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods-Lucian of Samosata
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Wise Woman-George MacDonald
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Nicholas A Manhattan Christmas Story (Dramatic Reading)-Anne Carroll Moore
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Stories of Old Greece and Rome-Emilie Kip Baker
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Tales of Mother Goose-Charles Perrault
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Firelight Fairy Book-Henry Beston
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Enchanted Castle Fairy Tales from Flowerland-Howard E. Altemus
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Three Good Giants-François Rabelais
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Shaggy Man of Oz (version 2)-Jack Snow
This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various stor
Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country-William Charles Griggs
Shan Folk Lore Stories from the Hill and Water Country by William Charles Griggs invites listeners into a rich tapestry of traditional tales that celebrate the cultural heritage of the Shan people. These stories, steeped in the natural beauty of hill and water landscapes, offer timeless lessons about community, nature, and the human experience. With their enchanting narratives and vivid imagery, t
Primary Reader Old-time Stories Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children Version 2 - E Louise Smythe
"This book originated in a series of little reading lessons prepared for the first grade pupils in the Santa Rosa public schools. The object of the lessons was three-fold: to provide reading matter for the little ones who had only a small vocabulary of sight-words; to acquaint them early with the heroes who have come down to us in song and story; and to create a desire for literature...Various sto
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