Rootabaga Stories

Rootabaga Stories

Author: Carl Sandburg

Publisher: Applewood Books

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 155709490X

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A selection of tales from Rootabaga Country peopled with such characters as the Potato Face Blind Man, the Blue Wind Boy, and many others.


Rootabaga Stories

Rootabaga Stories

Author: Carl Sandburg

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-05-17

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13:

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Rootabaga Stories is a children's book of interrelated short stories by Carl Sandburg. The whimsical, sometimes melancholy stories, which often use nonsense language, were originally created for his own daughters. Sandburg had three daughters, Margaret, Janet and Helga, whom he nicknamed "Spink", "Skabootch" and "Swipes", and those nicknames occur in some of his Rootabaga stories. The "Rootabaga" stories were born of Sandburg's desire for "American fairy tales" to match American childhood. A large number of the stories are told by the Potato Face Blind Man, an old minstrel of the Village of Liver-and-Onions who hangs out in front of the local post office. His impossibly acquired first-hand knowledge of the stories adds to the book's narrative feel and fantastical nature._x000D_ Excerpt:_x000D_ "Gimme the Ax lived in a house where everything is the same as it always was. 'The chimney sits on top of the house and lets the smoke out, said Gimme the Ax. The doorknobs open the doors. The windows are always either open or shut. We are always either upstairs or downstairs in this house. Everything is the same as it always was..."_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_


More Rootabaga Stories

More Rootabaga Stories

Author: Carl Sandburg

Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780152047139

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A selection of tales from Rootabaga Country peopled with such characters as the Huckabuck Family, Big Buff Banty Hen, Dippy the Wisp, and many others.


More Rootabagas

More Rootabagas

Author: Carl Sandburg

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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A selection of Sandburg's fanciful, humorous short stories peopled with such characters as the Potato Face Blind Man, Susan Slackentwist, and Dippy the Wisp.


American Fairy Tales

American Fairy Tales

Author: Michael McCurdy

Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children

Published: 1996-10-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786821716

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A collection of tales that embody the American spirit in contrast to European-based fairy tales, with brief discussions about each author.


Potato Face

Potato Face

Author: Carl Sandburg

Publisher:

Published: 1930

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13:

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Twelve short stories involving the Potato Face Blind Man who likes to tell stories and philosophize.


Peek-a-Boo Fairies

Peek-a-Boo Fairies

Author: Charles Reasoner

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 7

ISBN-13: 1479521736

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In this board book with die-cut pages, fairies dance and play in the sunlight.


Rootabaga Stories and Rootabaga Pigeons

Rootabaga Stories and Rootabaga Pigeons

Author: Carl Sandburg

Publisher: Dissertations-G

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13:

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A collection of fanciful, humorous short stories introducing such characters as the Potato Face Blind Man, Henry Hagglyhoagly, the Blue Wind Boy, Googler and Gaggler, and others.


Flower Fables

Flower Fables

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-10-26

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13:

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Step into a magical realm of imagination and wonder with Louisa May Alcott's enchanting collection, "Flower Fables." This delightful book invites readers of all ages to explore whimsical tales that celebrate nature, friendship, and the beauty of the human spirit. As Alcott weaves her charming narratives, discover how flowers come to life in stories that inspire and uplift. Each fable is a journey through vibrant gardens, where lessons of love, kindness, and courage blossom.But here’s a question to ponder: What if the lessons learned from these flower fables could transform our everyday lives? Can a simple tale about a flower teach us profound truths about ourselves and the world around us? Through vivid prose and rich imagery, Alcott crafts a world where every petal holds a story and every breeze carries a message. This collection not only delights the imagination but also encourages readers to appreciate the little things in life. Are you ready to wander through a garden of stories that will ignite your imagination?Engage with short, captivating fables that resonate with themes of growth and self-discovery. Alcott’s timeless wisdom shines through, making this book a treasure for both young readers and adults alike. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of "Flower Fables." Will you allow these enchanting stories to inspire you to see the beauty in the world around you?Embrace the opportunity to own this charming collection. Purchase "Flower Fables" now, and let Louisa May Alcott's imagination bloom in your heart.