The Counterpane Fairy is a children’s story written and illustrated by Katherine Pyle.A little boy named Teddy, bedridden by a long illness, lies in his bed recuperating, when he is visited by the Counterpane[1] Fairy. She entertains him during her frequent visits with stories, each associated with quilted squares in the counterpane. During each visit she has him concentrate intently on a square until it turns into something and becomes a doorway into the story. Once inside the sto...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by CLASSIC COLLECTION 600.***Synopsis:A little boy, recuperating from a lengthy illness, is entertained by visits from the Counterpane Fairy, who treats him to stories associated with each of the squares in the counterpane (quilt) on his sickbed. She has him concentrate on one of the squares until it turns into something like a doorway into the story. Once inside the story, he becomes its lead character until it fades out ...

Ellen stood at the nursery window looking out at the gray sky and the wet, blowing branches of the trees. It had been raining and blowing all day. The roof pipes poured out steady waterfalls; the lilacs bent over, heavy with the rain. Up in the sky a bird was trying to beat its way home against the wind.

CONTENTSSeven Golden PeahensMishoshaHaamdaanee and the Wise GazelleTwo SistersFeather of the Zhar BirdBeautiful Maria Di LegnoEvil One Who Married Three SistersFaithful DogKempionButtercupSun and the MoonHow the Elephant and the Whale Were TrickedCherryDiamonds and Roses and PearlsThree Cows

ContentsCareless Jane and Other Tales (1902)Careless JaneBoisterous AnnThe Brother and SisterGeorgie Lie-a-BedUntidy AmandaThe Child who would not go to BedThe BeetThe Robber RatGrandfather StorkOld Mother WebtoesThe Rabbit WitchPeter and the OgressThe Counterpane Fairy (1898)Lazy Matilda and Other Tales (1921)Lazy MatildaThe Witch and the Truant BoysThe Visitor

These are not new fairy-tales, the ones in this book that has been newly made for you and placed in your hands. They are old fairy-tales gathered together, some from one country, and some from another. They are old, old, old. As old as the hills or the human race,—as old as truth itself. Long ago, even so long ago as when your grandmother’s grandmother’s grandmother was a little rosy-cheeked girl, and your grandfather’s grandfather’s grandfather was a noisy shouting little boy, these stori...

The Complete Works of Katherine PyleThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Fairy Tales from Many Lands2 - As the Goose Flies3 - Once Upon a Time in Delaware4 - Mother's Nursery Tales

Here is a brilliant collection of Fairy Tales complied by Katherine Pyle. From India to Japan to America there are stories of princesses, animals, and gods. Let the adventure begin!

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...