A Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children

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Author Smythe, E. Louise (Emma Louise), 1858-
Title A Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children
Note Reading ease score: 95.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents The ugly duckling -- The little pine tree -- The little match girl -- Little Red Riding-Hood -- The apples of Idun -- How Thor got the hammer -- The hammer lost and found -- The story of the sheep -- The good ship Argo -- Jason and the harpies -- The brass bulls -- Jason and the dragon.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "A Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children" by E. Louise Smythe is a collection of reimagined classic stories aimed at early readers, likely written in the early 20th century. This educational book focuses on presenting well-known tales from various genres, including fairy tales and myths, in a format that caters to young children’s reading capabilities and cognitive levels. It aims to instill a love for literature and foster familiarity with beloved characters from folklore. The book contains a series of adapted stories such as "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Match Girl," and "Little Red Riding Hood," presented in simplified language to suit the comprehension of first-grade students. Each tale is crafted through the lens of children's interpretations, altering certain details to make the narratives resonate more with a modern young audience. For instance, in the adaptation of "Little Red Riding Hood," the story maintains its crucial elements while providing a reassuring conclusion that may differ from more traditional versions. The stories serve not only as a tool for reading practice but also as a means to introduce children to themes of transformation, hope, and moral lessons inherent in each tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PE: Language and Literatures: English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's literature
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Readers (Elementary)
Subject Mythology, Norse -- Juvenile literature
Subject Mythology, Classical -- Juvenile literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 7841
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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