ISBN: 9781331503125 - prose that every child should know (classic reprint): a selection of the best prose of all times for young people: a selection of the best prose of all times for young people (classic reprint) (5 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a carefully curated collection of prose that every child should know, including classics such as Aesop's fables, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and selections from the works of Dickens, Stevenson, Tolstoy, and more. The author, Mary E. Burt, was a respected educator who believed in the power of literature to shape young minds and hearts. The selections in this volume are chosen not only for their literary merit, but also for their ability to teach children about important values such as honesty, compassion, and courage. The book is divided into six parts, each with a different focus. Part I, "The Budding Moment," includes selections that are perfect for young children, such as "The Little Wooden Puppet Tells How He Became a Donkey" by Carlo Lorenzini and "The Perils of a Fly" by John Ruskin. Part II, "A Larger World," introduces children to more challenging works, such as "The Declaration of Independence" by Thomas Jefferson and "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln. Part III, "The Hero Within," includes selections that celebrate courage and determination, such as "The Boy Who Could Do Anything" by Washington Irving and "The Sword in the Stone" by T.H. White. Part IV, "The Power of Words," explores the beauty and power of language, with selections such as "Ode to a Nightingale" by John Keats and "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. Part V, "The Bonds That Unite Us," celebrates the importance of family, friendship, and community, with selections such as "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupà ry and "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. Part VI, "The Wider World," looks at the world beyond our immediate surroundings, with selections such as "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling and "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London. This book is a treasure trove of classic literature that will delight and inspire children of all ages. It is a must-have for any family library. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 403 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.91 inches. This item is printed on demand.