Herein are 19 folk and fairy tales gathered from around the world, illustrated and retold by Katharine Pyle. You will find tales from ancient Bohemia, Norse, France, Germany, Hindu, American Indian, Russia and more. Included are children’s classics like the Three Billy Goats Gruff, Dapplegrim and even a Russian Baba Yaga tale. While some of the titles maybe less familiar, you will find the tales, like Princess Rosetta and The Crow Peri, are of superior quality and were the favourites of Victorian and Edwardian children. The stories in this volume are: LONG, BROAD, AND SHARPSIGHT - Bohemia THE DWARF WITH THE GOLDEN BEARD - Slavonic THE GREAT WHITE BEAR AND THE TROLLS - Norse THE STORY OF THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF - Norse THE STONES OF PLOUVINEC - Brittany THE KING OF THE BUFFALOES - American Indian THE JACKAL AND THE ALLIGATOR - Hindu THE BABA YAGA - Russia TAMLANE - A Story From An Old Scotch Ballad THE FARMER AND THE PIXY - English RABBIT’S EYES – Korea MUDJEE MONEDO - American Indian DAPPLEGRIM - Norse THE FISH PRINCE - Hindu THE MAGIC RICE KETTLE - Korean THE CROW PERI - Persian THE FOUR WISHES - German WHY THE ANIMALS NO LONGER FEAR SHEEP - French Creole PRINCESS ROSETTA – French Publisher's Note: We have included a number of extra illustrations, not done by Katherine Pyle in the Norse story of Dapplegrim taken from an earlier version of the story. We have done this as the story retold by Katharine Pyle had no illustrations included. ========= TAGS: Folklore, fairytales, myths, legends, childrens stories, bedtime, fables, tales, fairy, around the world, long, broad, sharpsight, bohemia, dwarf, golden beard, Slavonic, great white bear, trolls, norse, three, billy goats gruff, stones, plouvinec, Brittany, king, buffaloes, american Indian, native American, jackal, alligator, hindu, baba yaga, Russia, tamlane, scots, scotch, ballad, farmer, pixy, English, rabbit’s eyes, korea, mudjee monedo, dapplegrim, fish prince, magic rice, kettle, korea, crow peri, Persia, four wishes, germany, animals, fear, creole, princess rosetta, Katharine Pyle

In 'Mother's Nursery Tales,' Katharine Pyle revives time-honored folklore and classic fairy tales, presenting them with a blend of warmth and gentility that appeals to the younger audience. The collection is not just a mere assembly of stories but a curation that captures the moral fabric and cultural significance embedded in each tale. Pyle's own illustrations complement the text, adding a layer of enchantment and engaging visual aid for the readers' imagination. The stories are conveyed in a narrative style that honors the oral tradition from which they originate, while the language is tailored to suit the sensibilities of early-20th-century literature, making it both accessible and educational to children and those with a nostalgic admiration for traditional storytelling. Katharine Pyle, an accomplished author, and illustrator of children's literature, channels her expertise into 'Mother's Nursery Tales.' Her background in folkloristics and passion for art results in a deeply resonant body of work. Pyle's own narrative voice echoes throughout the collection as she imbues lessons of virtue and resilience. Her commitment to preserving the essence of each story while making them relatable to the children of her time speaks to her dedication as an educator and a custodian of folk narratives. For those who seek to introduce the young minds to a treasury of folklore devoid of the grim facade often associated with traditional fairy tales, 'Mother's Nursery Tales' by Katharine Pyle is an essential addition to any family library. It invites readers of all ages to traverse a realm where every story holds a lesson, and every illustration is a gateway to the wondrous landscapes of imagination. This DigiCat edition ensures that the stories will continue to inspire and teach, serving as a timeless reminder of our shared cultural heritage. As such, this book is heartily recommended for its educational value and its ability to connect generations through the universal power of storytelling.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Once Upon a Time in Delaware" by Katharine Pyle. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Excerpt: "Reveille was over at the military school, and the three boys on the end of the line nearest the mess hall walked slowly toward the broad steps of the big brick building ahead. They differed greatly in type, but of this they were unconscious, for all were deep in thought. "I am going home," said the tallest boy abruptly. "Had a letter from my sister last night. My word, they are having some ripping times over there!" "Your father won't let you," said the second lad. "How can you go to England when I can't get back to Mexico?" "I can jolly well go," said the tall boy. "I've been planning for this. Mid-term is over, and I haven't told you chaps, but I've been hoarding every cent of my allowance all winter. I have enough and to spare for second cabin." "But your father wants you here out of harm's way," urged the Mexican."

In 'Fairy Tales from Many Lands', Katharine Pyle dives into the rich tapestry of global folklore to offer a tapestried collection that presents readers with a range of culturally diverse stories. Pyle's linguistic prowess is evident in her retellings, which carry the educational heft and moral intricacies native to traditional tales, while her artistic touch adorns each narrative, evidencing her background as an artist. This compilation does not merely retell these stories; it breathes new life into them, offering a stylistic nod to the oral traditions from which they sprung, from the gilded branches of 'The Seven Golden Peahens' to the myriad other gems found within its pages. Katharine Pyle is more than a compiler of others' imaginations; she is an erudite storyteller whose own life and experiences feed into her work. Her multifaceted career as an artist, poet, and children's writer gives her a unique lens through which to sculpt these tales. The educational elements intertwined within the narratives are doubtless a reflection of Pyle's own understanding of the formative power of storytelling, and her desire to impart wisdom as well as wonder. For aficionados of folklore and newcomers to the genre alike, 'Fairy Tales from Many Lands' stands as a testament to the universal appeal of folk stories. It is an essential addition to the literary canon of fairy tales and is recommended for anyone wishing to explore the breadth of human culture and the enduring relevance of these ancient narratives. Readers will find themselves entranced not only by the magic within the tales but also by Pyle's masterful craft in their retelling.

“As the Goose Flies” written and illustrated by Katherine Pyle. Ellen stood at the nursery window looking out at the gray sky and the wet, blowing branches of the trees. It had been raining and blowing all day. The roof pipes poured out steady waterfalls; the lilacs bent over, heavy with the rain. Up in the sky a bird was trying to beat its way home against the wind. But Ellen was not thinking of any of these things. She was thinking of the story that her grandmother had forgotten again. Ellen's grandmother was very old; so old that she often called Ellen by the names of her own little children; children who had grown up or died years and years ago. She was so old she could remember things that had happened seventy years before, but then she forgot a great many things, even things that had occurred only a few minutes before. While she stood there it occurred to her that she should put the bookcase in order before she went down to the sewing-room. That was just the thing to do on a rainy day. So, she sat down before the shelves and began pulling the books out. The nursery walls were covered with a flowered paper, and when Ellen had almost emptied the shelves she noticed that the paper back of them was of a different color from that of the rest of the room. It had not faded. The blue color between the vines looked soft and cloudlike, too, and almost as though it would melt away at a touch. Ellen put her hand back to feel it. Instead of touching a hard, cold wall as she had expected, her hand went right through between the vines as though there were nothing there. Ellen rose to her knees and put both hands across the shelf. She found she could draw the vines aside just as though they were real. She even thought she caught a glimpse of skies and trees between them. In haste she sprang to her feet and pushed the bookcase to one side so that she could squeeze in behind it. She caught hold of the wall-paper vines and drew them aside, and then she stepped right through the wall and into the world beyond. And so begins Ellen’s adventure into a mysterious and magical “World Beyond”. But, just what was in the world beyond? Well, you’ll just have to download and read this book to find out for yourself! ================ KEYWORDS/TAGS: As the Goose Flies, Katharine Pyle, Aladdin, animals, Anne, beautiful, cage, castle, cave, child, doorway, dragon, dwarf, Ellen, Fairy, Fatima, forest, frightened, gander, gate-keeper, genie, giant, girl, goat, gold, Goldenhair, Goose, grandmother, long hair, harp, heart, horn, huntsman, Jack, journey, king, lamp, locks, magic, magical, Middling, Mistress, mother, Mother, pleasant, porridge, prince, princess, queen, Queerbodies, rhyme, scullery, seven, shadows, shapes, silk, Sister, slaves, Snowdrop, soldiers, evil stepmother, story, Suddenly, terrible, Thumbie, treasures, trees, tremble, underground, vines, water, whispered, wicked, window, wings, wolf, wonder, wondercluff, wooden, world

The Counterpane Fairy is a children’s story written and illustrated by Katherine Pyle. A little boy named Teddy, bedridden by a long illness, lies in his bed recuperating, when he is visited by the Counterpane[1] Fairy. She entertains him during her frequent visits with stories, each associated with quilted squares in the counterpane. During each visit she has him concentrate intently on a square until it turns into something and becomes a doorway into the story. Once inside the story, he becomes the lead character until the end when it fades away and he awakens. [1] a Counterpane is known variously as a quilt, eiderdown or throw. ================ KEYWORDS/TAGS: Counterpane fairy, teddy, folklore, fairy tales, myths and legends, children’s stories, mothers with children, mothers to be, grandparents, pregnant women, Aureline, Bear, beautiful, bed-ridden, Bird-maiden, brave, castle, palace, circus, count, Dumpy, dwarfs, Ellen, flew, fountain, gamblesome, gold, Hannah, Harriett, hospital, illness, magic, mamma, mermen, Owl, Princess, rainbow, robber, Silverling, soldiers, Sprawley, square, Starlein, all of a sudden, ugly, whisper, widow, wings, yellow, dreams, entertain, tales and stories, visit,

Jazbury came scampering gaily up the stairs to where his mother and Aunt Tabby were sitting on the window-sill washing their faces and cleaning their fur. Jazbury was a small black kitten with white markings on his face and breast, and soft little white paws. Soft as those little paws were there were sharp, needle claws hidden in their velvet, and Jazbury knew how to use them when necessary, too. Mother Bunch's tail hung down from the window-seat, waving softly. It looked almost like a mouse, so soft and grey. Jazbury made a jump, and caught it with his claws. His mother growled and drew her tail up and curled it around her. Jazbury jumped up after it, and tried to tease his mother into playing with him. "Jazbury, you haven't washed yourself this morning," said his aunt severely. "Look at your paws. You've been in the coal-bin again, you naughty kitten." "Well, I thought I heard a mouse there," mewed Jazbury.

THERE was once a King who had one only son, and him he loved better than anything in the whole world—better even than his own life. The King's greatest desire was to see his son married, but though the Prince had travelled in many lands, and had seen many noble and beautiful ladies, there was not one among them all whom he wished to have for a wife. One day the King called his son to him and said, "My son, for a long time now I have hoped to see you choose a bride, but you have desired no one. Take now this silver key. Go to the top of the castle, and there you will see a steel door. This key will unlock it. Open the door and enter. Look carefully at everything in the room, and then return and tell me what you have seen. But, whatever you do, do not touch nor draw aside the curtain that hangs at the right of the door. If you should disobey me and do this thing, you will suffer the greatest dangers, and may even pay for it with your life." The Prince wondered greatly at his father's words, but he took the key and went to the top of the castle, and there he found the steel door his father had described. He unlocked it with the silver key, stepped inside, and looked about him. When he had done so, he was filled with amazement at what he saw. The room had twelve sides, and on eleven of these sides were pictures of eleven princesses more beautiful than any the Prince had ever seen in all his life before. Moreover, these pictures were as though they were alive. When the Prince looked at them, they moved and smiled and blushed and beckoned to him. He went from one to the other, and they were so beautiful that each one he looked upon seemed lovelier than the last. But lovely though they were, there was not one of them whom the Prince wished to have for a wife.