THE CHILDREN'S BOOKSHELF
by Unknown
Wonderful Books for Little Hands
Do you know what is inside a book? Magic! Let's see special books for you. These are nice books. They are for all children. You can find many stories here. Books are fun. Books are magic. They take you to new places. These books are very special. They are for you. You will love them.
Read old stories. See brave heroes. Hear old stories. Learn good things. Sing funny songs. Say silly words. Stories about kids. They live long ago. Brave knights are here. They have big swords. Stories from far lands. They are new. Magic and fun. Witches and fairies too. Big stories are easy. You know them. A boy makes mistakes. He learns good things. Many magic stories. They make you happy. Go to magic land. Alice meets funny friends. More magic and fun. You will love these. Old stories are here. They are a bit scary. A puppet wants real. His nose grows long.
These books are very nice. They have strong covers. The covers are bright. Pretty pictures are on them. Each book has many pages. You can read for a long time. There are so many stories inside. The books are big. They are easy to hold. You can turn the pages. Each book is a treasure. You will love to open them. Look at the bright colors. Feel the smooth covers. They are just for you.
These books are special gifts. They are like little treasures. You can open them. Find new worlds inside. They are ready for you. Each book is good. These books are for you. They are very dear.
Special people made these books. They worked very hard. They wanted you to read. They wanted you to be happy. These books are for you. Many hands helped. They made the stories. They made the pictures. Now, open a book. Go on a big trip! Your mind can fly. Happy reading, little one!
Original Story
THE CHILDREN'S BOOKSHELF
BOOKS EVERY CHILD SHOULD OWN
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Wonder Book of Myths and Legends The Wonder Book of Bible Stories Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes Dickens' Stories About Children King Arthur and His Knights The Man Without a Country The Boy's Story of Lindbergh Folk Tales from the Far East Fairy Tales of Many Lands The Wings of the Morning Tales From Shakespeare The Story of a Bad Boy Swiss Family Robinson An Old-Fashioned Girl Andersen's Fairy Tales Alice in Wonderland Favorite Fairy Tales Grimm's Fairy Tales Robinson Crusoe Treasure Island Arabian Nights Hans Brinker Water Babies Little Women Black Beauty Robin Hood Little Men Kidnapped Pinocchio Heidi
Each volume is bound in cloth, with colored inlay on front cover, also with an attractive jacket in full colors. This Children's Bookshelf series is made up of titles taken from the most popular children's books. Each volume contains 262 to 320 pages. Size, 6¾ x 8¾ inches. 1¼ inches thick.
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PRICE $1.25
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THE JOHN C. WINSTON CO.
*Publishers* PHILADELPHIA
Transcriber's Note:
Variations between stories in the spelling of today and to-day, woodcutter and wood-cutter, and toward and towards, have been retained.
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The Children's Bookshelf
A collection of children's books, each volume bound in cloth with a colored inlay on the front cover and an attractive full-color jacket. The books are substantial, measuring 6¾ x 8¾ inches and 1¼ inches thick.
Mood: nostalgic, inviting, educational, comforting
This is the central 'location' representing the entire collection of stories available to a child.
The John C. Winston Co. Publishers Office
The implied office or publishing house of The John C. Winston Co. in Philadelphia, where these books are produced and distributed.
Mood: professional, industrious, historical, literary
This is the origin point of the physical books, representing the commercial and logistical aspect of the 'Children's Bookshelf'.
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This text is an advertisement or catalog entry for 'The Children's Bookshelf' series, listing numerous classic children's book titles like 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Grimm's Fairy Tales'. It details the physical attributes of the cloth-bound volumes, their page count, and dimensions, along with the price of $1.25 per book. The publisher is identified as The John C. Winston Co. of Philadelphia. The latter part of the text includes a transcriber's note and Project Gutenberg's legal information regarding the digital distribution of the work.
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This text appears to be an excerpt from a catalog or advertisement for children's books, likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the titles and pricing. The Project Gutenberg notes indicate its current digital format.
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- The text introduces a section titled 'THE CHILDREN'S BOOKSHELF' and 'BOOKS EVERY CHILD SHOULD OWN'.
- A list of classic children's book titles is provided, including 'Wonder Book of Myths and Legends', 'Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes', 'King Arthur and His Knights', 'Alice in Wonderland', and 'Pinocchio'.
- Physical specifications for each volume in 'The Children's Bookshelf' series are detailed, including binding, cover inlay, jacket, page count (262 to 320 pages), and dimensions (6¾ x 8¾ inches, 1¼ inches thick).
- The price for each volume is stated as $1.25.
- The publisher is identified as THE JOHN C. WINSTON CO. of PHILADELPHIA.
- A transcriber's note explains that variations in spelling (e.g., 'today'/'to-day') have been retained from the original text.
- Project Gutenberg's legal information is provided, explaining that the work is not protected by U.S. copyright and can be freely copied and distributed, with specific rules for commercial use of the Project Gutenberg trademark.
