“ Sources for the story teller:
Hawthorne. Wonder book.
Hawthorne. Tanglewood tales.
Kingsley. Heroes, or, Greek fairy tales for my children.
The Hawthorne books are Greek myths interpreted into
moral stories written in the author's inimitable style. The
characters are more human and real to the child than those
in the Kingsley version. Kingsley retains the Greek spirit
and tells the stories in bold, strong, heroic outlines. They
are probably more easily adapted than the Hawthorne versions.
Stories from the Odyssey.
1. Adventures of Ulysses with the Lotus Eaters and the Cyclops. ”

“ The merry adventures to Robin Hood.
This is undoubtedly the best prose version of the Robin Hood
ballads and the best source for the story teller. It fully
expresses the out of door atmosphere and the spirit of good
fellowship and adventure that is found in the original
ballads.
Rhead, L.J. Bold Robin Hood and his outlaw band.
A retelling in prose style is good but lacks spirit and humor
of Pyle versions.
Tappan, E.M. Robin Hood.
This collection gives 16 stories of Robin Hood's exploits.
Some of the stories have been slightly altered, but the
atmosphere has been kept in the main. ”

“ More English fairy tales.
Tappan. Old ballads in prose.
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STORIES FOR OLDER CHILDREN.
The cycle story hours in the St. Louis Public Library are planned to interest older boys and girls in great works of literature and to inspire them to read along one line for several weeks or months. Stories in a series are told at a definite hour each week to encourage regular attendance. However, each story is complete in itself and any boys and girls of nine years and more are invited to attend whether or not they are registered borrowers of books. ”

“ Fine common-sense is used in all that is said on the purpose
of story-telling, the selection of stories and how to adapt
and to tell the story. Some specific uses of the story in the
school room are given besides a graded collection of
thirty-two stories and a short list of books in which the
story teller will find stories not too far from the form in
which they are needed.
Cowles, J.D. The art of story telling.
A useful elementary book. Contains about 50 stories in form
suited to young children.
Lyman, Edna. Story telling; what to tell and how to tell it.
Story telling ”

“ Story of Sigurd the bolsung.
Very charming poetical version.
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KING ARTHUR TALES.
1. How Arthur proved his kingship.
2. The winning of the queen.
3. How the Round Table was established.
4. Three Knights of the Round Table: Sir Launcelot, first champion.
Who was held by all men to be the most excellent, noble
perfect knight champion who was ever seen in the world from
the very beginning of chivalry unto the time when his son Sir
Galahad appeared, like a bright star of extraordinary
splendor shining in the sky.—Pyle.
5. Sir Tristram, second champion. ”

“ Olcott, F.J. Story telling poems.
There is an introduction addressed to the story-teller
suggesting ways in which the poems may be used. The poems are
indexed under such ethical subjects as courage, humility,
etc.
Other sources:
Bryant, S.C. Stories to tell to children.
Fifty-one stories with some suggestions for telling. There is
a clear statement of the value to the child of the type of
story which specifically teaches a certain ethical lesson and
also the kind of story that has no moral to offer. The author
believes in telling one to three in favor of the latter kind. ”

“ This essay is most interesting and inspiring to the story-teller
who is presenting Scandinavian mythology.
Mabie, H.W. Norse stories.
In this collection the rugged strength of the Norse tales
is modified by a style that polishes and a beauty which
(however delightful in reading) , could have been present
only in a vague way in the original stories.
Nibelungen Lied.
Fall of the Nibelungers; tr. by W.N. Lettsom.
Most of the adaptations are based on this translation.
The Nibelungs; tr. from the German of F. Schmidt by G. Upton.
Adaptations:
Baldwin, James. Story of Siegfried. ”

“ Measure for measure, Twelfth night, Timon of Athens, Romeo
and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, and Pericles, Prince of Tyre.
The Shakespeare story-book, by Mary Macleod.
Seventeen of Shakespeare's best known plays; Tempest, Two
gentlemen of Verona, Much ado about nothing, Midsummer
night's dream, Merchant of Venice, As you like it, Taming of
the shrew, Twelfth night, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet,
King Lear, Othello, Cymbeline, Winter's tale and Comedy of
errors. These stories have been told with accuracy and the
book has proved popular with children. ”

“ Fairy tales from the far north.
Thomsen. East o' the sun.
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Other versions:
Laboulaye. Fairy tales. (Good woman.)
Laboulaye. Last fairy tales.
Tappan. Folk stories and fables.
Compare with
Andersen. What the good man does is sure to be right.
1. Jack the giant killer.
Best version:
Jacobs. English fairy tales.
Other versions:
Coussens. Child's book of stories.
Gibbon. Old King Cole.
Jerrold. Big book of fairy tales.
Lang. Blue fairy book.
Lang. Jack the giant killer.
Mabie. Fairy tales every child should know
Marshall. Fairy tales of all nations. ”

“ An adapted version of Midsummer night's dream, with a short
introductory story of Shakespeare's time and charming
illustrations by the editor.
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STORIES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT.
1. The Creation.
The Garden of Eden.
2. The story of Noah.
The building of the Ark—The flood—The message of the
dove—The bow in the clouds.
3. The story of Abraham.
God's promise—Toward the land of Canaan—Isaac's
birth—Abraham offers up Isaac to God—Isaac and
Rebecca—Jacob and Esau—Jacob's dream—Jacob and Rachel.
4. The story of Joseph. ”

“ Chevy Chase, King of
France's daughter, King and the miller and The heir of Linne.
Grierson, E.W. Children's tales from Scottish ballads.
A splendid collection of seventeen of the best known ballads
retold in prose for children. They are well written and full
of the spirit of romance and adventure. Contains: Kinmont
Willie, Black Agnes of Dunbar, Muckle-mou'ed Meg, Sir Patrick
Spens, The heir of Linne.
Macleod, Mary. A book of ballad stories.
Thirty-four ballads in prose, including the Robin Hood and
many other well known tales. The selection of material is
good. ”

“ At the inn of William, the Conqueror—Its
history—Geoffrey's connection with the inn, and the cause of
his grief—Coming of Count Hugo—The strolling jongleur
brings news from Rouen—Geoffrey secretes the "Saracen
sword"—The count discovers his loss and Geoffrey confesses
to the theft—The wrath of Count Hugo—Coming of the king's
[61] heralds—Release of Geoffrey—Summons to court of King Louis IX.
Source:
Stein. Troubadour tales.
England and Holy Land, 13th Century. Reign of Henry III and Richard I.
14. The prince and the page. ”

“ Roderigo—He proves his father's champion—Rescues men from
Moors and wins title—The Cid and the Leper—Chosen as
champion to save the city of Calahorra—Death of King
Ferdinand—Quarrel over division of kingdom—The Cid sent to
Urrica—The queen defies her brother—Murder of
Sancho—Alfonso becomes king—His attitude toward the
Cid—The Cid banished, becomes a free lance—Captain of
Valencia—Death of the Cid.
Sources:
Stories from the Chronicles of the Cid by M.W. Plummer. Story
of the Cid for young people, by C.D. Wilson. Greene. With
spurs of gold. ”

“ Oliver—The wrestling match—Roland and Oliver pledge eternal
friendship—Coming of Charlemagne—Meeting between the king
[58] and the boy of the cave—Roland goes to France—Ganelon's
jealousy of Roland—Revolt of one of the nobles—Battle
arranged between champions of king and noble—Revolt
ended—Moslem invasion of Europe—Charlemagne wars for seven
years—Envoys of peace from Moslem king—King asks
advice—Roland cries "War"—Ganelon counsels peace—Ganelon
chosen as envoy to the king—Plots treason—Departure for
Spain—The pass at Roncesvalles.
Sources:
Baldwin. Story of Roland. Church. ”

“ The quest—The wood of Error—The knight deceived by the
magician, forsakes Una—The knight's adventures—Una and the
lion and what befell her later—The last fight and the end of
the quest.
2. The legend of Britomart.
Britomart looks into the magic mirror and later starts on her
quest—What strange adventures befell Britomart—The great
tournament for the Golden Girdle—How Britomart ended her
quest.
3. The adventures of Sir Artegall. ”

“ Richard—Nubian slave saves life of king and proves who was
traitor in camp—Combat arranged between Conrade and
Saladin's champion—Meeting of Richard and Saladin—The
combat—Kenneth crowned victor.
Source:
Scott. The talisman.
England, 12th Century.
9. Ivanhoe. (Part 1.)
Outline: Scene at dinner in home of Cedric, the
Saxon—Entrance of Templars, Palmer, the Lady Rowena, and the
Jew—Hasty departure of Palmer and Jew on the morrow—Jew
furnishes the Palmer with equipment for tournament—1st, 2nd
and 3d day—Chaplet of laurel placed on head of the
victor—"Ivanhoe" and "Palmer" one. ”

“ Malory and other sources. The style is delightful and the
language beautiful. Illustrated by the author.
Tennyson, Alfred. Idylls of the King.
Contents: Coming of Arthur; The Round Table; Gareth and
Lynette; Marriage of Geraint; Geraint and Enid; Balin and
Balan; Merlin and Vivien; Lancelot and Elaine, The Holy
Grail; Pelleas and Ettarre; The last tournament; Guinevere;
The passing of Arthur. Portions of the Arthur legends told in
poetic form.
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CHARLEMAGNE AND ROLAND LEGENDS.
1. Roland's youth.
2. The story of Ogier, the Dane. ”

“ Story poems, When banners are waving, Tales of olden
time, One of the best collections for general use.
See also, Granger. An index to poetry and recitations.
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PROSE SELECTIONS AND STORIES TO READ ALOUD TO BOYS AND GIRLS.
About Elizabeth Eliza's piano.
Hale. Peterkin papers.
Adventures of Pinocchio. Collodi.
The adventures of a Fourth.
Aldrich. Story of a bad boy.
Adventures of the windmills.
Cervantes. Don Quixote; ed. by Parry
An animal show at night.
Bostock. Training of wild animals.
Arkansaw bear. Paine.
Attack of the savages.
Marryat. Masterman Ready. ”

“ Older ballads; Poems of England; Poems of
Scotland; Poems of Ireland; Poems of America.
A very complete collection of well known and less known
historical and patriotic poems. Recently revised to include
twenty-seven poems and national anthems of the World War.
Henley, W.E. Lyra heroica.
A book of patriotic verse, chiefly from English sources.
Contains also the ballads of Chevy Chase, Sir Patrick Spens,
Kinmont Willie and others.
Lang, A. Blue poetry book.
Old ballads, English historical poems and a few others.
Longfellow, H.W. Complete poetical works.
Olcott, F.J. Story telling poems. ”

“ Michaelsburg—Otto returns to the "Dragon's House"—Conrad
answers the summons of the king—Capture of Otto—Hans enters
Baron Henry's castle—Flight of Baron Conrad and his
men—Conrad's last stand—Otto before King Rudolph.
Source:
Pyle. Otto of the silver hand. [62]
England, 14th and 15th Centuries. Reigns of Henry IV and V.
17. Men of Iron. ”

“ Tappan, E.M. Old ballads in prose.
This collection comprises twenty-two of the old ballad
stories. In it are found several humorous stories not
contained in the other collections. A good book to use with
children. Contains: Saddle to rags and Barring of the door.
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A SELECTION OF MODERN NARRATIVE POEMS, CHIEFLY HISTORICAL. FOR READING ALOUD.
Ancient Mariner. Coleridge. ”

“ A translation may either follow the very words or reproduce
the life and spirit of the original. I have chosen this
latter course.—Author's pref. Contains: Chase of the Gilla
Dacar, Oisin in the land of youth.
O'Grady, S.H. Silva gadelica.
Valuable and interesting material in the raw. Contains: King
Fergus and King Iubdan, Chase of the Gilla Dacar. ”

“ Story of the morning glory seed.
Poulsson. In the child's world, p. 399.
Talk of the trees.
Andrews. Stories Mother Nature told, p. 25.
Three little birds.
Richards. Five minute stories, p. 142.
Tree in the city.
Richards. Golden windows, p. 18.
Twig that became a tree.
Schauffler. Arbor Day, p. 160.
Walnut tree that wanted to bear tulips.
Howliston. Cat-tales and other tales, p. 74.
Wiltse. Stories for the kindergarten, p. 35.
Why the evergreen never lose their leaves. [9]
[9] For source, see page number preceding title in index. ”

“ Whittier, J.G. Child life; a coll. of poems. Houghton, $2.25. — Child life in prose. Houghton, $2.25.
Wiggin, Mrs. K.D. (S.) Bird's Christmas carol. Houghton, 90c. [110] — Polly Oliver's problem. Houghton, $1.50. — and Smith, N.A., comps. Fairy ring. Doubleday, $2.00. — Golden numbers; a book of verse for youth. Doubleday, $2.00. Grosset, $1.00. — Magic casements. Doubleday, $2.00. — Pinafore palace. Doubleday, $2.00. — Posy ring; a book of verses for children. McClure, $2.00. Grosset, $1.00. — The story hour. Houghton, $1.50. — Tales of laughter. Doubleday, $2.00. — Tales of wonder. ”

“ Houghton, $1.00. [107] — Children's book; a collection of the best and most famous stories and poems in the English language. [New ed.] Houghton, $5.00.
Seton, E.T. Lives of the hunted. Scribner, $2.50. — Wild animals I have known. Scribner, $2.50.
Shakespeare, William. Historical plays from Shakespeare by A.T.Q. Couch. Scribner, $2.00. — Midsummer night's dream; introductory story, decorations and ill. by L.F. Perkins. Stokes, $1.00. — The Shakespeare story-book, by Mary Macleod. Barnes, $1.75. — Shakespeare plays, 40v. ed. by I. Gollancz. ”

“ Legend of the Christ child.
Dickinson. Children's book of Christmas stories, p. 96.
Harrison, Christmas-tide, p. 237.
Little friend.
Brown. Flower princess, p. 45.
Story of the other wise man. Van Dyke.
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Where love is, God is. Tolstoi.
Stories.
Bird's Christmas Carol. Wiggin.
Captured Santa Claus. Page.
Christmas before last.
Stockton. Bee-man of Orn and other tales, p. 87.
Christmas cake.
Lindsay. More mother stories, p. 165.
Christmas cuckoo.
Browne. Granny's wonderful chair, p. 17.
Christmas dream.
Alcott. Lulu's library, v. 1, p. 7.
Christmas every day.
Howells. Christmas every day ”