McIntyre, W. A. (William Albert) 1866- creator Dearness, John 1852-1954 Saul, John C. (John Cameron) 1869-1939 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Third Reader: The Alexandra Readers" by W. A. McIntyre, John Dearness, and John C. Saul is an educational anthology written in the early 20th century. This collection is designed for young readers and features a wide array of stories, poems, and fables aimed at teaching moral lessons, cultural appreciation, and the beauty of language. The included pieces are meant to engage children’s imaginations while fostering a love for reading. The opening of this reader showcases various selections, beginning with a passionate ode to Canada, evoking national pride and reflections on the beauty of the land. It then introduces classic tales such as "The Shoemaker and the Elves," which tells the story of a hardworking shoemaker blessed by mysterious elves, and "The Drought," a poignant poem that highlights the plight of creatures suffering from a lack of rain. Each piece not only entertains but also imparts valuable values, making the anthology not only a reading resource but an important educational tool for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-03-14 Produced by David Edwards, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Readers (Elementary) Readers (Primary) PE Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51441 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51441 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134202.0 51441