Good Stories for Great Birthdays
'Good Stories for Great Birthdays' Summary
Good Stories for Great Birthdays is a collection of 12 stories that are perfect for reading to children on their birthdays. The stories are all about children who have special birthdays, and they are sure to bring a smile to your child's face.
The stories in Good Stories for Great Birthdays are all written by Frances Jenkins Olcott, a pioneer in children's librarianship. Olcott was known for her love of storytelling, and her stories are sure to capture the imagination of children of all ages.
The stories in Good Stories for Great Birthdays are all about different types of birthdays. There are stories about children who have their birthdays on special holidays, children who have their birthdays in unusual places, and children who have their birthdays with special guests.
One story, The Birthday Princess, is about a little girl who is born on the same day as the princess. The little girl is sad because she thinks she will never be as special as the princess. But on her birthday, the princess comes to visit her and tells her that she is just as special as anyone else.
Another story, The Birthday Party, is about a little boy who has his birthday party on a rainy day. The little boy is disappointed because he doesn't think anyone will come to his party. But his friends all come, and they have a lot of fun.
The stories in Good Stories for Great Birthdays are all heartwarming and inspiring. They are sure to make your child's birthday a special one.
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Frances Jenkins Olcott
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Frances Jenkins Olcott (1872 – 29 March 1963) was a pioneering figure in children's librarianship. She was the first head librarian of the children's department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh i...
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