The Talking Beasts - Douglas Wiggin, Kate

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Résumé :
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Biographie:
Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator, author, and composer who lived from September 28, 1856, until August 24, 1923. She also created collections of children's songs in addition to writing children's books, most famously the classic Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. In San Francisco, she established the city's first free kindergarten in 1878. (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). She also started a kindergarten teacher training program in the 1880s with her sister. In an era when kids were often seen as cheap labor, Kate Wiggin dedicated her whole life to the welfare of kids. Wiggin traveled to California to research kindergarten instruction. She started teaching in San Francisco with the help of her sister Nora, and the two were crucial in establishing more than 60 kindergartens for the underprivileged in Oakland and San Francisco. She relocated from California to New York, and because she was out of kindergarten assignments, she focused on literature. Her submissions of The Story of Patsy and The Bird's Christmas Carol were immediately accepted by Houghton, Mifflin & Co. She had storytelling ability in addition to being a good singer, guitarist, and composer of settings for her poems. She was a skilled orator as well....

Sommaire:
Step into a world where animals speak with wit and wisdom, and every tale holds a lesson for the heart. The Talking Beasts: A Book Of Fable Wisdom by Kate Douglas Wiggin gathers a treasure trove of classic childrens fables, each brought to life with charm and gentle humour. Here, talking animals share their secrets and foibles, offering timeless moral lessons that nurture virtue and character in listeners of all ages. These illustrated fable collection delights, drawing on the traditions of Aesop inspired fables and traditional folk fable retellings, making it ideal for read aloud bedtime stories or as a thoughtful resource for classroom moral education. With each page, readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of early twentieth century classic storytelling, lovingly restored for today's and future generations. Wiggin, celebrated in American childrens literature, presents an animal fable anthology that balances entertainment with enduring wisdom through fables. The stories are layered yet accessible, perfect for sparking conversation about kindness, honesty, and courage, whether shared at home or in the classroom. The gentle illustrations further enchant, creating a keepsake to be cherished. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. More than a simple reprint, The Talking Beasts stands as a cultural treasure, inviting both casual readers and classic-literature collectors to rediscover the art of storytelling where animals teach us what it means to be truly human....