Journeys Through Bookland: A New and Original Plan for Reading Applied to the World's Best Literature for Children, Volume 1An anthology composed of selections of graduated reading difficulty that includes nursery rhymes, fables, fairy tales, poems, folk tales, short stories, historical accounts, biographical profiles, excerpts from longer works, and a usage guide designed to assist with the development of reading programs. |
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Page 13
... began to cry , " Oh ! mother dear , We really fear That we have lost our mittens . " " Lost your mittens ! You naughty kittens ! Then you shall have no pie . " you " " " Mee - ow , mee - ow , mee - ow . ' " No ; shall have no pie ...
... began to cry , " Oh ! mother dear , We really fear That we have lost our mittens . " " Lost your mittens ! You naughty kittens ! Then you shall have no pie . " you " " " Mee - ow , mee - ow , mee - ow . ' " No ; shall have no pie ...
Page 18
... began to sing ; Wasn't that a dainty dish To set before the king ? The king was in his counting - house , Counting out his money ; The queen was in the parlor , Eating bread and honey ; The maid was in the garden , Hanging out the ...
... began to sing ; Wasn't that a dainty dish To set before the king ? The king was in his counting - house , Counting out his money ; The queen was in the parlor , Eating bread and honey ; The maid was in the garden , Hanging out the ...
Page 64
... began to caw her best , but the moment she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground , only to be snapped up by Master Fox . " That was all I " That will do , " said he . wanted . For your cheese I will give you a piece of ...
... began to caw her best , but the moment she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground , only to be snapped up by Master Fox . " That was all I " That will do , " said he . wanted . For your cheese I will give you a piece of ...
Page 75
... began to play about him , and finally one of them , much braver than the other , ran over the Lion's head , through his tawny mane and beneath his great fore paw . The Lion's rest was nearly over , and the little feet of the Mouse ...
... began to play about him , and finally one of them , much braver than the other , ran over the Lion's head , through his tawny mane and beneath his great fore paw . The Lion's rest was nearly over , and the little feet of the Mouse ...
Page 77
... began to gnaw on the big ropes . It was a hard task , and his lips grew sore and his sharp teeth ached , but he kept on bravely till one after another the ropes gave way and the King of the Woods was almost free . " Wait just a few ...
... began to gnaw on the big ropes . It was a hard task , and his lips grew sore and his sharp teeth ached , but he kept on bravely till one after another the ropes gave way and the King of the Woods was almost free . " Wait just a few ...
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