Length2h 53m
About this audiobook
In "Sandman's Goodnight Stories," Abbie Phillips Walker weaves a tapestry of soothing tales designed to lull children into a peaceful slumber. The book is characterized by its lyrical prose and enchanting rhythms, drawing on the rich tradition of bedtime stories while infusing each narrative with a gentle dose of whimsy. This collection not only addresses the universal themes of childhood wonder and the comfort of familiarity but also reflects the early 20th-century literary context in which it was written, wherein storytelling played a crucial role in childhood development and nurturing imagination. Abbie Phillips Walker, a prominent figure in early American children's literature, draws from her experiences as a mother and teacher to create narratives that resonate with both children and their caregivers. Her works are known for their deep understanding of children's psychology and the importance of storytelling in fostering emotional security and imaginative exploration. Walker's own childhood experiences, coupled with her commitment to the educational value of literature, undoubtedly influenced her to craft "Sandman's Goodnight Stories" as a means of nurturing a serene bedtime routine. I recommend "Sandman's Goodnight Stories" to parents, educators, and caregivers seeking to enrich the bedtime ritual. Walker's enchanting stories provide not only a pathway to restful sleep for children but also a shared moment of connection and love between adult and child, making this book a timeless addition to any family's library.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (10)
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE EATYOUP
26Mr. Crow
2The Eatyoup
27DISCONTENTED DEWDROP
3THE TELL-TALE GOBLIN
28Discontented Dewdrop
4The Tell-Tale Goblin
29INQUISITIVE MR. POSSUM
5DAME CRICKET'S STORY
30Inquisitive Mr. Possum
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6Dame Cricket
31WHAT THE FLOWERS TOLD MARTHA
7THE PLAYROOM WEDDING
32What the Flowers told Martha
8The Playroom Wedding
33WHEN JACK FROST WAS YOUNG
9MORNING-GLORY
34When Jack Frost was Young
10Morning-glory
35THE REVENGE OF THE FIREFLIES
11THE PEACOCK BUTTERFLIES
36Revenge of the Fireflies
12The Peacock Butterflies
37SALLIE HICKS'S FOREFINGER
13THE REVENGE OF THE GNOMES
38Sallie Hicks's Forefinger
14Revenge of the Gnomes
39THE RAIN ELVES
15THE LITTLE CHINA SHEPHERDESS
40The Rain Elves
16The China Shepherdess
41MR. FOX'S HOUSEWARMING
17HOW THE BUTTERCUP GREW YELLOW
42Mr. Fox's Housewarming
18How the Buttercup Grew Yellow
43LITTLE PITCHER-MAN
19WAS IT THE FIELD FAIRY?
44Little Pitcher-man
20The Field Fairy
45THE WINDFLOWER'S STORY
21THE FROGS AND THE FAIRIES
46The Windflower's Story
22The Frogs and the fairies
47PUSSY WILLOW'S FURS
23JACK THE PREACHER
48Pussy Willow's Furs
24Jack the Preacher
49ORIANNA
25MR. CROW GOES AND TELLS
50Orianna
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