Five Minute Stories
Timeless Tales of Moral Lessons and Fantastical AdventuresBy Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Length5h 12m
About this audiobook
In "Five Minute Stories," Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards presents a delightful anthology of brief narratives that capture the imagination of children and adults alike. With a blend of whimsy, moral lessons, and vivid imagery, each story is crafted to engage young minds while fostering a love for reading. Richards employs a straightforward yet captivating literary style that resonates with the oral storytelling tradition, making this collection an essential contribution to American children's literature of the late 19th century, emphasizing both entertainment and ethical guidance. Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards, an accomplished poet and author born into a prominent literary family, was deeply influenced by the educational philosophies of her time, which championed moral instruction through storytelling. Her passion for literature was further fueled by her own experiences as a mother, leading her to create stories that not only entertain but also impart valuable life lessons to children. Her background as an advocate for women's rights and education enriched the themes within her narratives, presenting young readers with strong moral frameworks. I highly recommend "Five Minute Stories" for parents, educators, and anyone seeking a charming collection of tales that can be enjoyed in a single sitting. This book serves as a wonderful tool for instilling a love for reading while sharing timeless values, making it a must-have for any child'Äôs library.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length5 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.
51JINGLE.
2BETTY.
52SEE-SAW.
3TWO CALLS.
53NANCY’S NIGHTMARE
4A NEW YEAR SONG.
54AMY’S VALENTINE.
5NEW YEAR.
55ONCE UPON A TIME.
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6A LESSON SONG.
56THE PATHETIC BALLAD OF CLARINTHIA JANE LOUISA.
7THE RUBBER BABY.
57A DAY IN THE COUNTRY.
8THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE.
58GOOSEY LUCY.
9TOTTY’S CHRISTMAS.
59GOOSEY LUCY’S NEW YEAR’S CALLS.
10A CERTAIN BOY.
60THREE LITTLE BIRDS.
11THE NEW SISTER.
61THE QUACKY DUCK.
12BUTTERCUP GOLD.
62NEW YEAR THOUGHTS.
13ONE AFTERNOON.
63NONSENSE.
14THE STOVE.
64THE SINGULAR CHICKEN.
15JOHN’S SISTER.
65THE CLEVER PARSON.
16NEW YEAR SONG.
66THE PURPLE FISH.
17WHAT WAS HER NAME?
67MR. SOMEBODY.
18A LESSON SONG.
68A CHRISTMAS RIDE.
19THE PATIENT CAT.
69A FUNNY FELLOW.
20MATHEMATICS.
70WOFFSKY-POFFSKY.
21TOBOGGANING SONG.
71APRIL AND THE CHILDREN.
22SONG OF THE TILT.
72THE SNOWBALL.
23THE LAZY ROBIN.
73A GREAT FIGHT.
24THE BOY’S MANNERS.
74HALLELUJAH!
25MERRY CHRISTMAS.
75LULLABY.
26IN THE TUNNEL.
76MERRY CHRISTMAS.
27PRACTISING SONG.
77THE LITTLE DOG WITH THE GREEN TAIL. AN UNTRUE STORY.
28QUEEN ELIZABETH’S DANCE.
78NAUGHTY.
29A STORMING PARTY.
79HARD TIMES.
30AT THE LITTLE BOY’S HOME.
80ON THE STEEPLE.
31THEN AND NOW.
81NAUGHTY BILLY.
32PLEASANT WALK.
82A LAD.
33A GREAT DAY.
83SAINT VALENTINE’S HOUSE.
34A PASTORAL.
84THE GENTLEMAN.
35RICHES.
85A LEAP YEAR BOY.
36POVERTY.
86KING PIPPIN.
37THE BEST OF ALL.
87THE STORY OF THE CRIMSON CRAB.
38A STUDY HOUR.
88MOTHER’S RIDDLE.
39THE YOUNG LADIES.
89KING JOHN.
40THE WEATHERCOCK.
90THE SPOTTY COW.
41Icthyology by Laura E. Richards
91THE BUTTON PIE.
42A HAPPY MORNING.
92THE INQUISITIVE DUCKS.
43LILIES AND CAT-TAILS.
93QUEEN MATILDA.
44THE METALS.
94THE TWO-SHOES CHAIR.
45THE HOWLERY GROWLERY ROOM.
95ETHELRED THE UNREADY.
46THE SPECKLED HEN.
96POOR BONNY. A TRUE STORY.
47THE MONEY SHOP.
97THE HUSKING OF THE CORN.
48A LONG AFTERNOON.
98THE CLEVER CHEESE-MAKER.
49THE JACKET.
99THE SPELLING LESSON.
50THE FIREWORKS.
100THE PERSON WHO DID NOT LIKE CATS.
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