World Stories Retold for Modern Boys and Girls / One Hundred and Eighty-seven Five-minute Classic Stories for Retelling in Home, Sunday School, Children's Services, Public School Grades and "The Story-hour" in Public Libraries

A practical collection of 187 brief retellings and guidance for oral storytelling aimed at parents, teachers, and librarians. The opening sections explain the value of stories, periods of interest, types of tales, practical techniques, games, and an ethical index; the main body offers condensed fairy tales, fables, folk stories, Bible narratives, historical and American tales, Christmas stories, profiles of peaceful heroes, and modern examples of useful young people. Illustrations, an alphabetical list, and pedagogical suggestions support quick selection and effective presentation. Emphasis is on concise language adapted for telling aloud, moral and educational uses, and methods to engage children of different ages.