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100	1		_aFassett, James H. _q(James Hiram), _d1869-1930
245	1	4	_aThe Beacon Second Reader
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-04-19
508			_aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520			_a"The Beacon Second Reader" by James H. Fassett is a children's reader written in the early 20th century. This educational work focuses on stories with recognized literary merit, particularly fairy tales and folklore, aimed at young readers in their second school year. It serves to engage children's imaginations through classic tales, reinforcing the value of storytelling in early childhood education. The opening portion of "The Beacon Second Reader" introduces the reader to the author's intent to select and simplify well-known stories for children. It highlights the appeal of fairy tales, noting their ability to captivate young minds at a developmental stage where they are particularly responsive to fantasy and imagination. The text presents the narrative of a poor shoemaker whose fortunes change when he discovers that tiny elves are making shoes for him overnight, illustrating the magic and intrigue that these timeless tales bring to young audiences. Through this setup, the reader can expect a delightful exploration of themes such as kindness, hope, and the unexpected joys that can come from hard circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFairy tales
653			_aReaders
653			_aReading (Elementary)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15659
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