02258cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000180011324500390013126400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650801690038752011800055653400770173665300250181385600750183885600430191371019UtSlPG20260610134637.0mcr n260607r20231909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPE1 aSummers, Maud14aThe Summers readers: second reader 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2023-06-22 ahekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) a"The Summers Readers: Second Reader" by Maud Summers is a collection of children's stories and poems written in the early 20th century. This educational book is designed to engage young readers with a variety of narratives and illustrations, guiding them through themes of nature, friendship, and cultural traditions. The stories feature characters from both folklore and everyday life, making it relatable and entertaining for children. The opening of the book introduces a selection of narratives that blend elements of Native American folklore, classic fairy tales, and simple childhood experiences. It begins with a description of the lives of Native American families, touching on their traditions and interactions with European settlers. The subsequent stories include adaptations of well-known tales such as "Rumpelstiltskin" and "Hiawatha," alongside original creations that depict the joys and adventures of young children, culminating in lively scenarios like parties and seasonal celebrations. The content aims to foster imagination and cultural awareness while providing moral lessons fitting for a younger audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) pOriginally published:cUnited States: Frank D. Beattys and Company, 1909 aReaders (Elementary)4 uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=pst.000057482484&view=1up&seq=740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71019