Good Stories for Great Holidays / Arranged for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading

This volume gathers around 120 myths, legends, folktales, and short historical narratives selected and adapted for storytelling and reading aloud across seventeen holiday occasions. Arranged by holiday, selections range from grave and spiritual to humorous and spooky, with some condensed or rewritten to suit oral presentation and a few original framing passages. Editorial guidance for storytellers explains methods of memorization and delivery, and appended reading lists, grade recommendations, and a subject index support classroom use and further reading. The collection emphasizes variety of tone and accessibility for children and young readers.