Kate Douglas Wiggin
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Kate Douglas Wiggin was an important reformer of children's education at the turn of the century. During a period when children's use in society was often little more than for cheap labor, Kate Douglas Wiggin was dedicated to the betterment of youth. She was the first person to found a free kindergarten school in San Francisco in 1878. Her passion for children's rights carried over to her successful career as an author of children's books. In her...
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In "The Arabian Nights" Wiggin gives us renditions of such classic tales as "Sinbad, "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Aladdin." For children and adults alike, these exotic tales set in a land far away are now international classics. The reader finds magic lamps, flying carpets, genies, and enthralling Middle Eastern landscapes. "The Arabian Nights" continues to captivate audiences with exciting stories that please the wildest imagination.
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The minister's new wife, Reba, is spirited, kind, and compassionate- she has made the town minister incredibly happy and has organized his affairs, so that he can focus on the work of the Lord. Despite all of this, there is still contention in the church due to rebellious youths that threatens to tear the town apart. Reba decides to use her talents in poetry to bring everyone together for the holidays.
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Set off on a journey to Europe and Asia, and prepare to meet mad kings, fairies, dragons, Rajahs, and other fantastic beings who try to put the world out of balance. Fortunately for all of us, there is always a hero ready to set things right and solve the villain's puzzles and schemes.
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Included in this book are three short, but heartfelt Christmas tales. They show the true meaning of love, friendship and the Christmas spirit. Share these delightful tales with all of the family to pass along the cheerful Christmas spirit!
The Birds' Christmas Carol
The First Christmas Tree
The Christmas Angel
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IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 13
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Despite her impoverished background, Rebecca is an imaginative and charming child, often composing little poems and songs to express her feelings or to amuse her younger brothers and sisters. Rebecca's joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. -- back cover.
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In early twentieth century New England, talkative, ten-year-old Rebecca goes to live with her spinster aunts, one harsh and demanding, the other soft and sentimental, and spends seven difficult but rewarding years growing up in their company.
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Girl Scouts: A Training School for Womanhood" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a...
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Kate Douglas Wiggin, (1856-1923) was an American children's author and educator. She was born in Philadelphia, and was of Welsh descent. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878. With her sister in the 1880s she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Her best known books are The Birds' Christmas Carol, Polly Oliver's Problem, A Cathedral Courtship, New Chronicles of Rebecca and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm....
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[2007]
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An abridged version of Kate Douglas Wiggin's classic story of talkative, ten-year-old Rebecca's adventures after she leaves her home at Sunnybrook Farm to go live in town with her spinster aunts, one harsh and demanding, the other soft and sentimental.
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm volume 2
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c1994
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Rebecca starts her first day of school at Wareham Acadamey and learns many lessons along the way.
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With timeless classics from some of the most notable names in literature, this Christmas story bundle is the perfect listen for the most wonderful time of the year.
This bundle includes: A Christmas Carol, Old Christmas, The Romance of a Christmas Card, The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True on Christmas Day, Christmas at Thompson Hall, A Country Christmas, The First Christmas Tree, A Christmas Tree, A Merry...