Archive for May, 2008
Kate Crackernuts
Similar to The Twelve Dancing Princesses, this clever tale is about a prince, who seems to be wasting away during the day, and Kate, who cleverly figures out what’s wrong with him and how to cure him. With treacherous stepmothers, fairies, curses, and witches, this story has everything you’d want from a fairy tale.
Kate Crackernuts
From English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs
Read by Lindsay
Add comment May 27, 2008
Chapter Three- The Good Master
The Good Master is an enchanting story about a sweet family living on the Hungarian Plains. The family, Mother, Father, and Jansci, live a peaceful farming life which is thrown into utter chaos when cousin Kate comes from Budapest to stay with them. Can she be tamed by the good master?
In Chapter 3 an uneasy truce has been created between Kate and Jansci. She’s on her best behavior and life is slowly reverting to normal. One evening Jansci, after Kate admires him on horseback, offers to teach Kate how to ride. But even on her best behavior Kate is still a handful, especially on horseback.
Chapter Three – The Riding Lesson
From The Good Master by Kate Seredy
Read by Catherine
Add comment May 26, 2008
The Little Red Hen
The little red hen sure has some lousy friends. They want her to do all of the work, and them to get all of the pleasure. But she’s having none of it! Enjoy this fun version of the story about the good things that come to those who work.
The Little Red Hen
retold by Florence White Williams
Read by Amy
Add comment May 20, 2008
Chapter Two – The Good Master
The Good Master is an enchanting story about a sweet family living on the Hungarian Plains. The family, Mother, Father, and Jansci, live a peaceful farming life which is thrown into utter chaos when cousin Kate comes from Budapest to stay with them. Can she be tamed by the good master?
In Chapter 2 Jansci and his father and mother continue to struggle with cousin Kate from Budapest. She reveals a letter from her own father that warns them not to trust his impish daughter. She may look angelic, but she’s really planning mischief! Mother doesn’t want to believe that her “poor motherless lamb” could ever cause even the tiniest bit of trouble, but Kate can only fool her for so long.
Chapter Two – Poor Motherless Lamb
From The Good Master by Margaret Sidney
Read by Catherine
Add comment May 19, 2008
The House that Jack Built
This traditional rhyme may not be as well known to today’s youngsters but that won’t stop them from enjoying the catchy and fun story about Jack, his house, and everything that comes with it.
The House That Jack Built
A Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme
Read by Alyson
Add comment May 13, 2008
Chapter One – The Good Master
The Good Master is an enchanting story about a sweet family living on the Hungarian Plains. The family, Mother, Father, and Jansci, live a peaceful farming life which is thrown into utter chaos when cousin Kate comes from Budapest to stay with them. Can she be tamed by the good master?
Chapter One – Cousin Kate From Budapest
From The Good Master by Margaret Sidney
Read by Catherine
Add comment May 12, 2008
