There was once a lad, and what his real name was nobody remembered,unless it was the mother who bore him; but what every one called himwas Ashipattle. They called him that because he sat among the ashes towarm his toes.He had six older brothers, and they did not think much of him. All thetasks they scorned to do themselves they put upon Ashipattle. Hegathered the sticks for the fire, he swept the floor, he cleaned thebyre, he ran the errands, and all he got for his pains were kicks andcuffs and mocking words. Still he was a merry fellow, and as far aswords went he gave his brothers as good as they sent.Ashipattle had one sister, and she was very good and kind to him. Inreturn for her kindness he told her long stories of trolls and giantsand heroes and brave deeds, and as long as he would tell she would sitand listen. But his brothers could not stand his stories, and used tothrow clods at him to make him be quiet. They were angry becauseAshipattle was always the hero of his own stories, and in his talesthere was nothing he dared not do.Now while Ashipattle was still a lad, but a tall, stout one, a greatmisfortune fell upon the kingdom, for a Stoorworm rose up out of thesea; and of all Stoorworms it was the greatest and the worst. For thisreason it was called the Meester Stoorworm. Its length stretched halfaround the world, its one eye was as red as fire, and its breath wasso poisonous that whatever it breathed upon was withered.There was great fear and lamentation throughout the land because ofthe worm, for every day it drew nearer to the shore, and every day thedanger from it grew greater. When it was first discovered it was sofar away that its back was no more than a low, long, black line uponthe horizon, but soon it was near enough for them to see the hornsupon its back, and its scales, and its one fierce eye, and itsnostrils that breathed out and in.

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THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter. The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

Matilda’s kind to pussy cat, It shows her gratitude for that. “I FEEL ashamed Matilda To see you such a shirk! 8 I really think you’d run a mile To get away from work.” So spoke Matilda’s mother Reprovingly one day, But Mattie only shrugged and sulked And turned her face away. Soon mother left her then alone, The door was open wide. On tip-toes Mattie crossed the floor, And gaily ran outside. She left her room undusted, She left her bed unmade, Indeed she really was a shirk I’m very much afraid.

Product Description: Edith M. Thomas is recognized widely as a poet whose verse is most felicitous, if of rather narrow range. "In Sunshine Land" songs of the birds, messages from the flowers and trees, as well as many beautifully delicate touches which declare her appreciation of the glory of common things...read more

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Product Description: THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter. The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in...read more

Product Description: This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Product Description: Wonder Tales from Many Lands is a classic , illustrated collection of folk tales.

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Product Description: Five short stories about secrets are selected from several books of fairy tales from different sources. These tales are designed to be fascinating reading for young children. The tales are: (1) The Boy Who Could Keep a Secret, (2) The Secret of the Sea, (3) Life’s Secret, (4) A Valuable Secret, and (5) Patty’s Secret...read more

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Product Description: Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was an American illustrator and writer, primarily of books for young audiences. In 1894 he began teaching illustration at the Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry, and after 1900 he founded his own school of art and illustration (later called the Brandywine School)...read more

Product Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work...read more

Product Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work...read more

Product Description: Frances Browne (1816-1879) was an Irish poet and novelist, best remembered for her collection of short stories for children: Granny's Wonderful Chair and Its Tales of Fairy Times (1856). She was blind from infancy. In her writings, she recounts how she learned by heart the lessons which her brothers and sisters said aloud every evening, and how she bribed them to read to her by doing their chores...read more

Product Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work...read more

Product Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work...read more

Product Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work...read more

Tales of knights, enchanted animals, witches, beautiful maidens, and deeds of daring are told in a whimsical collection of twenty-four illustrated stories--one for each hour of the day--first published in 1888. Reprint.