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Lifetime: 1850 - 1943 Passed: ≈ 82 years ago

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Laura E. Howe Richards

Books by Laura E. Howe Richards

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Toto's Merry Winter

Fantasy Fairy Tale Children's Literature
Friendship Winter Imagination Fantasy Storytelling Talking Animals Animals Fairy tales Folklore Grandmother Fireside stories Cozy

Toto's Merry Winter is a delightful children's book that follows Toto, a young animal, and his friends as they gather around a cozy fire on cold winter nights. Toto's grandmother entertains them with captivating stories from around the world, fillin...

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Joyous Story of Toto

Adventure Fiction Fairy Tale Children's Literature
Family Nature Adventure Kindness Friendship Imagination Animal Characters Woodland Children's fiction Grandmother Forest animals

Toto, a young boy, and his grandmother find themselves immersed in the enchanting world of the Forest Folk. Their adventures bring them into contact with a delightful array of woodland creatures—Bruin the bear, Racoon, Woodchuck, and Cracker the squi...

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Three Minute Stories

Poetry Fairy Tale Children's Literature
Family Children Nature Short Stories Childhood Nostalgia Poetry Animals Morals Classic Simple life Bedtime Stories

This book is a collection of short stories, poems, and anecdotes intended for young children. The stories are all relatively short, making them ideal for reading aloud before bedtime. The content often revolves around themes of family, friendship, an...

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Five Minute Stories

Poetry Fiction Children's Literature
19th century Innocence Short Stories Poems Family Life Nostalgia Classic Literature Moral Tales Children's stories Victorian era Simplicity Bedtime Stories

This collection of short stories and poems by Laura E. Howe Richards offers a glimpse into the world of childhood a century ago. The tales are characterized by their innocent and wholesome nature, often featuring themes of family, friendship, and mo...

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Pig Brother and Other Fables and Stories

Comedy Fiction Humour Children's Literature
Delightful Fables Stories Humor Wit Amusing Foibles Silliness

A collection of amusing stories and fables, some of which poke fun at human foibles while others are simply silly. All are told with delightful wit and charm.

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Five Mice in a Mouse-trap by the Man in the Moon

Fantasy Humour Children's Literature
Family Children Culture Travel Songs Imagination Fantasy Moon Adventures Stories Humor Mice

The Man in the Moon tells stories to five children, each from a different country, who live in a quirky house called the Mouse-trap. Each night, he descends from the moon to entertain them with tales and melodies. Through these stories, the reader is...

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Abigail Adams and Her Times

History Non-Fiction Biography Children's Literature
Politics Family Life Letters Women's History 18th century American Revolution Colonial America Social History Historical Figures Early America Founding Mothers First Lady

This book provides a glimpse into the life of Abigail Adams, the wife of John Adams, during a pivotal time in American history. It focuses on her experiences as a woman navigating the challenges and opportunities of the American Revolution, including...

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Queen Hildegarde

Fantasy Adventure Fiction Fairy Tale
Adventure Medieval Royalty Magic Fantasy Humor Fairy Tale Wit Female protagonist Quest

Queen Hildegarde is a delightful and original fairy tale for readers of all ages. The story follows the adventures of Hildegarde, a young princess who is destined to become queen. But before she can take the throne, she must go on a quest to find the...