02778cam a22003613u 4500 7841 UtSlPG 20260610133213.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PE PZ Smythe, E. Louise (Emma Louise), 1858- A Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-01 The ugly duckling -- The little pine tree -- The little match girl -- Little Red Riding-Hood -- The apples of Idun -- How Thor got the hammer -- The hammer lost and found -- The story of the sheep -- The good ship Argo -- Jason and the harpies -- The brass bulls -- Jason and the dragon. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children" by E. Louise Smythe is a collection of reimagined classic stories aimed at early readers, likely written in the early 20th century. This educational book focuses on presenting well-known tales from various genres, including fairy tales and myths, in a format that caters to young children’s reading capabilities and cognitive levels. It aims to instill a love for literature and foster familiarity with beloved characters from folklore. The book contains a series of adapted stories such as "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Match Girl," and "Little Red Riding Hood," presented in simplified language to suit the comprehension of first-grade students. Each tale is crafted through the lens of children's interpretations, altering certain details to make the narratives resonate more with a modern young audience. For instance, in the adaptation of "Little Red Riding Hood," the story maintains its crucial elements while providing a reassuring conclusion that may differ from more traditional versions. The stories serve not only as a tool for reading practice but also as a means to introduce children to themes of transformation, hope, and moral lessons inherent in each tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's literature Fairy tales Readers (Elementary) Mythology, Norse -- Juvenile literature Mythology, Classical -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7841 49830 49830