Eleanor L Skinner – författare

From rustling leaves and golden harvests to spooky Halloween nights and heartfelt Thanksgiving traditions, The Autumn Story Book gathers a vibrant collection of tales, poems, and legends that celebrate the spirit of autumn.'Seedtime and harvest have always been seasons of absorbing interest and have furnished the storyteller with rich themes.'Collecting folk tales, seasonal poetry, and charming legends from around the world, this storybook captures the magic of autumn days. Featuring work from some of the most beloved literary minds, including Louisa May Alcott, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.This seasonal anthology is part of a matching collection alongside The Spring Story Book, The Summer Story Book, and The Winter Story Book. Gathered from many hands and many countries, the stories, poems, and legends in each volume are arranged to carry the reader through the season from its first signs to its close. Curated by Ada M. Skinner and Eleanor L. Skinner in 1917, The Autumn Story Book is presented here by Read & Co. Classics as one of a treasured set of four.

From early blossoms and returning birds to lengthening days and Easter celebrations, The Spring Story Book gathers a treasured collection of tales, poems, and legends that reflect the themes of spring.'There is no richer theme for children's stories than the miracle of spring.'Collecting folk tales, seasonal poetry, and charming legends from around the world, this storybook captures the freshness and wonder of springtime. Featuring work from beloved literary voices, including Hans Christian Andersen, Robert Browning, and Oscar Wilde.This seasonal anthology is part of a matching collection alongside The Summer Story Book, The Autumn Story Book, and The Winter Story Book. Gathered from many hands and many countries, the stories, poems, and legends in each volume are arranged to carry the reader through the season from its first signs to its close. Curated by Ada M. Skinner and Eleanor L. Skinner in 1917, The Spring Story Book is presented here by Read & Co. Classics as one of a treasured set of four.This edition features:Spring, nature, and Easter tales, poems, and legends gathered from around the worldWork by much-loved writers including Hans Christian Andersen, Robert Browning, and Oscar WildeOne of a matching set of four seasonal anthologies from Read & Co. ClassicsA collectable seasonal keepsake

From snow-covered fields and long winter nights to Christmas festivities and New Year traditions, The Winter Story Book gathers a thoughtful collection of tales, poems, and legends that celebrate the colder months of the year.'"e;Once upon a time,"e; in the winter season suggests happy, young faces grouped about a blazing fire ... the cosiness indoors is very attractive, especially now that the evening story hour is at hand.'Bringing together much-loved stories, classic poems, and cultural legends from around the world, this collection offers a glimpse into the beauty and meaning found in winter. Featuring works by renowned writers such as Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoi, and Christina Rossetti.This seasonal anthology is part of a matching collection alongside The Spring Story Book, The Summer Story Book, and The Autumn Story Book. Gathered from many hands and many countries, the stories, poems, and legends in each volume are arranged to carry the reader through the season from its first signs to its close. Curated by Ada M. Skinner and Eleanor L. Skinner in 1917, The Winter Story Book is presented here by Read & Co. Classics as one of a treasured set of four.This edition features:Winter, Christmas, and New Year tales, poems, and legends from around the worldWork by renowned writers including Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoi, and Christina RossettiOne of a matching set of four seasonal anthologies from Read & Co. ClassicsA collectable seasonal keepsake

From long summer days of adventure to hazy afternoons in sunlit fields, The Summer Story Book gathers a wide-ranging collection of stories, poems, and legends that reflect the joy and freedom of the season.'The young reader enriches his experience by learning to interpret "e;the open pages of the world about him."e;'Bringing together nature stories, seasonal poetry, and long-told legends from many cultures, this treasury captures the essence of summer. Featuring selections from celebrated authors such as William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats.This seasonal anthology is part of a matching collection alongside The Spring Story Book, The Autumn Story Book, and The Winter Story Book. Gathered from many hands and many countries, the stories, poems, and legends in each volume are arranged to carry the reader through the season from its first signs to its close. Curated by Ada M. Skinner and Eleanor L. Skinner in 1917, The Summer Story Book is presented here by Read & Co. Classics as one of a treasured set of four.This edition features:Summer and nature stories, poems, and long-told legends from many culturesSelections from celebrated authors including William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John KeatsOne of a matching set of four seasonal anthologies from Read & Co. ClassicsA collectable seasonal keepsake