| Editor |
Van Buren, Maud, 1869-1959 |
| Editor |
Bemis, Katharine Isabel, 1872-1959 |
| Title |
Christmas in Storyland
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| Original Publication |
New York: The Century Co., 1927.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The magic Christmas gift, by Frances Margaret Fox -- The spirit of Christmas, by Edith Houghton Hooker -- A Montana Christmas, by John Clair Minot -- The secret Christmas tree, by Elsie Singmaster -- How old Mr. Long-Tail became a Santa Claus, by Harrison Cady -- The story of the Field of Angels, by Florence Morse Kingsley -- Shopping with Grandmother Minton, by Daisy Crabbe Curtis -- A mislaid Uncle, by E. Vinton Blake -- Bunny Face and the spirit of Christmas, by Gertrude A. Kay -- The Christmas tree, by Mary Austin -- Christmas luck, by Albert Bigelow Paine -- A night before Christmas, by Temple Bailey -- Dame Quimp's quest, by Ellen Manly -- When Christmas came again, by Beulah Marie Dix -- The king of the Christmas feast, by Elaine Sterne -- Nancy's southern Christmas, by Harriet Prescott Spofford -- A book for Jerry, by Sarah Addington -- The bishop and the cardinal, by George Madden Martin -- A story of the Christ-Child, a German legend of Christmas Eve as told by Elizabeth Harrison -- Sandy's Christmas, by Thomas Travis -- The little fir-tree, by Carolyn Wells -- Sir Cleges, by George Philip Krapp -- Christmas night, by Selma Lagerlöf -- A queer Christmas, by Marian Willard -- A Christmas for Tony, by Zona Gale -- The unwelcome gift, by Julia Burket -- The strange story of Mr. Dog and Mr. Bear, by Mabel Fuller Blodgett -- A Burnt Fork Santa Claus, by Elinor Pruitt Stewart.
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| Credits |
Alan, Charlene Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Christmas in Storyland" edited by Maud Van Buren and Katharine Isabel Bemis is a collection of juvenile Christmas stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology assembles a rich variety of narratives aimed at children, celebrating the themes of Christmas through whimsical tales and heartwarming characters. Each story is designed to capture the spirit of the holiday, likely appealing to families seeking read-aloud material or inspiring joyful discussions during the festive season. The opening of the anthology introduces us to various characters and narratives designed to evoke the essence of Christmas magic. The first story features two young girls, Beatrice and Josephine, who fantasize about Christmas gifts for their mother while climbing their log cabin's gateposts. Their innocent wishes manifest when a postmaster presents them with a framed photograph, taken by a stranger, as a gift for their mother, sparking joy and emotion. The subsequent tales maintain this heartwarming tone, conveying various encounters around Christmas, from the spirit of giving in a Montana ranch to the meaningful lessons of belief, kindness, and community during the holiday season. Each story reflects a unique aspect of Christmas, ensuring that readers of all ages can find something that resonates with their holiday experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Christmas stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74560 |
| Release Date |
Oct 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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