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
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
29INQUISITIVE MR. POSSUM
2The Eatyoup
30Inquisitive Mr. Possum
3THE TELL-TALE GOBLIN
31WHAT THE FLOWERS TOLD MARTHA
4The Tell-Tale Goblin
32What the Flowers told Martha
5DAME CRICKET'S STORY
33WHEN JACK FROST WAS YOUNG
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6Dame Cricket
34When Jack Frost was Young
7THE PLAYROOM WEDDING
35THE REVENGE OF THE FIREFLIES
8The Playroom Wedding
36Revenge of the Fireflies
9MORNING-GLORY
37SALLIE HICKS'S FOREFINGER
10Morning-glory
38Sallie Hicks's Forefinger
11THE PEACOCK BUTTERFLIES
39THE RAIN ELVES
12The Peacock Butterflies
40The Rain Elves
13THE REVENGE OF THE GNOMES
41MR. FOX'S HOUSEWARMING
14Revenge of the Gnomes
42Mr. Fox's Housewarming
15THE LITTLE CHINA SHEPHERDESS
43LITTLE PITCHER-MAN
16The China Shepherdess
44Little Pitcher-man
17HOW THE BUTTERCUP GREW YELLOW
45THE WINDFLOWER'S STORY
18How the Buttercup Grew Yellow
46The Windflower's Story
19WAS IT THE FIELD FAIRY?
47PUSSY WILLOW'S FURS
20The Field Fairy
48Pussy Willow's Furs
21THE FROGS AND THE FAIRIES
49ORIANNA
22The Frogs and the fairies
50Orianna
23JACK THE PREACHER
51OLD NORTH WIND
24Jack the Preacher
52Old North Wind
25MR. CROW GOES AND TELLS
53MR. FOX CUTS THE COTTONTAILS
26Mr. Crow
54Mr. Fox cuts the Cottontails
27DISCONTENTED DEWDROP
55LITTLE NEVER-UPSET
28Discontented Dewdrop
56Little Never-upset
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