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Offero, The Giant: A Christmas-Eve Story, Elizabeth Harrison
Offero, The Giant: A Christmas-Eve Story, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
This children's story tells the tale of Offero, the Giant, "the tallest and strongest man" in the world, who sets out to find the greatest ruler on Earth. While on his journey, he learns of Jesus Christ.
The Stone Cutter: A Japanese Legend, Elizabeth Harrison, Francis M. Arnold
The Stone Cutter: A Japanese Legend, Elizabeth Harrison, Francis M. Arnold
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
A retelling of a traditional Japanese tale in which a discontented stonecutter is never satisfied although his every wish is granted by Buddha. At last, through experience, Hashnu learns the lesson Buddha has been teaching.
How Little Cedric Became A Knight, Elizabeth Harrison
How Little Cedric Became A Knight, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
This children's tale tells the story of Cedric, a little boy who wishes to become a knight by being kind, noble, and brave.
In Story-Land, Elizabeth Harrison
In Story-Land, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
Twelfth Edition.
Preface
It is not expected that the stories in this book will be told in their present form to Kindergarten children, as experience has shown that each Kindergartner must modify her story to suit the needs and capacities of her children, and must learn to take from any story just so much as may be helpful to her in creating a fresh story for the occasion. It is hoped, however, that they may serve the mother in her home reading with her group of children, and also that my colaborers in primary and second grade schools may sometimes …
The Story Of A Raindrop: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
The Story Of A Raindrop: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
This children's story describes how flowers need rain to grow.
Suggestions For Summer Reading, Elizabeth Harrison
Suggestions For Summer Reading, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
Harrison provides summer reading suggestions for the areas of: Making the Indefinite Definite, Passive Education, Active Education, Stories and How to Tell Them, Hand Work, Courtesy, Positive and Negative Training, Home Life and Influences, Influences of Harmonious Surroundings, and Parallel Between Race and Child.
The Caterpillar And The Butterfly: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
The Caterpillar And The Butterfly: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
This children's story tells the tale of a caterpillar who seeks advice on how to care for caterpillar eggs. In turn, she learns the lifecycle of caterpillars and butterflies.
A List Of Books For Children, Elizabeth Harrison
A List Of Books For Children, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
A list of books for children, recommended from the kindergarten standpoint by Elizabeth Harrison, Principal of the Chicago Kindergarten College, 1889. Includes suggestions for children under 6 years of age, children 6-8 years of age, and children aged 8-14.