Christmas with Mother Goose – Two Free Comics

Posted in Lower Elementary, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on December 17, 2014

I have two more vintage comic books for you to download, just in time for Christmas! Enjoy these fun stories that combine the magic of Christmas with the fantasy of Mother Goose. Illustrated by Walt Kelly, who worked for Disney studios, these comics are colorful and whimsical. These comics are published by Dell who also Read More »

Raggedy Ann Stories

Posted in Elementary, Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Reading on October 3, 2014

Who knows but that Fairyland is filled with old, lovable Rag Dolls—soft, loppy Rag Dolls who ride through all the wonders of Fairyland in the crook of dimpled arms, snuggling close to childish breasts within which beat hearts filled with eternal sunshine. Twelve Origional Raggedy Ann Stories I used to love Raggedy Ann stories as Read More »

The Children’s Book of Thanksgiving Stories

Posted in American History, Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading on October 3, 2014

A great collection of stories to share while learning about Thanksgiving! There are annotations showing which stories would suit younger and older children. A mix of fairy tale and historical, this collection even includes the story of the very first Thanksgiving day. Download The Children’s Book of Thanksgiving Stories from gutenberg.org.

Raggedy Ann Stories

Posted in Elementary, Literature, Public Domain, Reading on October 3, 2014

Who knows but that Fairyland is filled with old, lovable Rag Dolls—soft, loppy Rag Dolls who ride through all the wonders of Fairyland in the crook of dimpled arms, snuggling close to childish breasts within which beat hearts filled with eternal sunshine. Raggedy Ann Stories I used to love Raggedy Ann stories as a child. Read More »

Make Believe Stories by Laura Lee Hope

Posted in Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Reading on September 25, 2014

The Make Believe Stories series, begun in 1918 under the pseudonym of Laura Lee Hope (best known for the Bobbsey Twins series) -Wikipedia Each of the story books tell the adventures of a toy from the toy shop. I would say they are similar in nature to the original Raggedy Ann and Andy stories. Most of the Read More »