the direction of the wind, the trees, the flowers, or
the forces that are acting around him. He has had the songs, poems, and
pictures connected with these lessons to further enhance his thought,
interest, and observation.

He is now given a beautiful myth. He is not expected to interpret it. It
is presented for the same purpose that a good picture is placed before
him. He feels its beauty, but does not analyze it.

If, through his observation or something in his experience, he _does see
a meaning_ in the story he has entered a new world of life and beauty.

Then comes the question to every thoughtful teacher, "Can the repetition
of words necessary to the growth of the child's vocabulary be obtained
in this way?"

This may be accomplished if the teacher in planning her year's work,
sees a close relation between the science, literature, and number work,
so that the same words are always recurring, and the interest in each
line of work is constant and ever increasing.

The following stories are suggested in the standard books of mythology
and poetry, and have been tested and found to be very helpful in the
first and third grades. A full list of myths, history stories and fairy
tales for the children in the different grades can be found in Emily J.
Rice's Course of Study in History and Literature, which can be obtained
of A. Flanagan, No. 262 Wabash avenue, Chicago.

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CONTENTS.

ANIMAL STORIES:--
Donkey and the Salt } 59
Fox and the Stork } _Adapted from AEesop_ 91
Grateful Foxes 43
_Adapted from Edwin Arnold's Poem. Permission of
Chas. Scribners' Sons._
How the Spark of Fire Was Saved 79
_Adapted from John Vance Cheney's Poem._
How the Chipmunk Got the Stripes on Its Back 89
_Adapted from Edwin Arnold's Poem._
An Indian Story of the Mole 77

BIRD STORIES:--
An Indian Story of the Robin 26
_Adapted from Whittier's Poem, "How the Robin Came."_
How the Robin's Breast Became Red 24
The Red-headed Woodpecker 29
_Adapted from Phoebe Cary's Poem._

CLOUD STORIES:--
Palace of Alkinoos 36
_Adapted from the Odyssey._
Swan Maidens