Bookshelf

In A Library

Abashed I stand, yet eager, like Aladdin awed
before
The cavern of enchantment, with darksome,
magic door;
For 'mid the cloistered shadows there wait on
every side
The portals of the mystic realms my word can
open wide.

What need of sprite or genie? What use of
lamp or ring?
I have the word that opens, the wonder-charm
I bring;
I am my own magician, when, with my wand
in hand,
I come a seeking pilgrim into the bookman's land.

Why pause in doubtful longing? I need but
choose the gate-
I need but speak the magic word for which
the hinges wait;
The door will swing obedient and open me the way
To Egypt or to Arden, to Chile or Cathay.

O covers of a wealth of books, O wizard
hinged doors,
What treasures do you lock from me, what
wonder-realm is yours!
Nay, mine, all mine to conjure with, the simple
ABC-
The charm I learned, a little child, beside my
mother's knee.

by Abbie Farwell Brown

Larger Collections by One Author:

• The Child's Way: Anthology of Articles by James Sully - A English child psychologist and also trained as a Baptist pastor, Sully was one of the founding members of the British Psychological Society. But most important . . . he was called by God to love children with all his heart.
• Peeps At The World's Dolls by H. W. Canning-Wright -  containing twelve page illustrations in color and black and white All images have been cleaned and colorized and the written content edited by Kathy Grimm, 2015-18
• Raggedy Ann Stories Written & Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle - All black and white coloring pages have been redrawn and adapted by Grimm, 2018, for this blog. Read more about Johnny Gruelle.
• How to Craft Doll Furniture by Klenke -  Photos have been cleaned, patterns are original and cleaned, text has been updated and edited by Grimm, 2018, for this blog.
• Selections from The Brother's Grimm Complete Fairy Tales & Fables - originally transcribed by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, text edited by kathy grimm and illustration from many different illustrators restored for these selections.
• The Pantalette Doll by Patten Beard - pictures by Eleanore Mineah Hubbard, text edited and illustrations restored by Kathy Grimm. Read the first five chapters here.
• Tales from "The Sandman" i.e. Harry Wittier Freeze
• Learn About Nancy Drew - Nancy Drew is a fictional character appearing in many American mystery book series, movies, video games, and a TV show as a teenage amateur sleuth.
• The Popover Family - series by Ethel Calvert Phillips, edited by kathy grimm
• The Bird Children & The Flower Children & Mother Earth's Children - inspired craft & poetry collection based upon a popular antique children's book(s) by Elizabeth Gordon and M. T. Ross, doll projects by kathy grimm coming soon!
  

Mini Books, Book Plates and Book Marks for Children:

• Black and white book plates for children - "The Princess Palace", "The Land of Nod", "The Guardians of Books" and a reading child 
• Cottage Garden Themed Bookplates - by Martha Feller King, her cottage garden themed bookplates in black and white 
• Cute animal bookmarks for coloring - 5 by Lemos: owl, crow, puppy, cat and bird  
• Castle Bookplates by Louise De. Tessin... - Don't forget to use acid free glue and paper when mounting book plates into your child's volumes...
  
• Two ways to assemble a mini book...
• The Little House in the Woods - three pages to fill in with adjectives, Students may write their own completed story with this exercise.
  

Short Stories and Articles:

• The Doll's Journey by Louisa M. Alcott - a short story by the author of Little Women and Jo's Boys
• The Wooden Doll and The Poor Little Doll and The Wooden Horse - by Edith Campbell
• The Doll Wedding by Lena Miller - a short story about a childhood memory.
• Beauty's Story About The Beast -  by R. Anning Bell, 1894
• The Life of A Wooden Doll - by Lewis Saxby, 1903 
• Paper Dolls and How To Make Them - by an Unknown Author, 1857 
• The Van Ness Family - by Edna A Needles
• 12 Magic Changeling Paper Dolls - by M. A. Glen, 1907
• Adobe Homes - by Sarah Winter Kellogg, 1897 
• A Week From A Little Girl's Diary, 1920 - an everyday account from a girl's diary (third grade?) about her mother, her doll, and her future hopes and dreams
• Old Dolls and Their Furniture - by Alice Carrick, 1919 
• The Story of A Doll House - by Katharine Pyle
• The Dolls' Beauty Pageant - author unknown from 1910, edited by grimm
• A Doll's Christmas - by C. N. Lurie  
• The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen - Andersen was a celebrated Danish author and novelist.  
• The Bride of The Dragon King - old Chinese fairy tale 
• Little-Blue-Willow-Plate - by Dahris Butterworth Martin 
• How the King Chose His Wife - story in poetry form by Adele Barney Wilson 
• The Bad Temper of The Princess - by Marian Burton 
  
• Mexico, It's Country and People by Fleming, 1962 - 8 brief chapters (4th and 5th grade level)
• Bessie's Doll - by Maud Montgomery 
• Vasilisa The Fair - a Russian folk tale
  
• The Doll's House by Rumer Godden - step into the home of the Plantagenent doll family and read about their lives...
• The Lost Doll by Maud Lindsay
  

Doll Books Read Aloud at Youtube:

• Fancy Nancy Fanciest Doll in The Universe
• The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson
• Kitty's New Doll read-aloud by Dad and kids (very cute)
• Babushka's Doll read by The Story Lady
• The Original Story of Corduroy (the teddy bear)
• The Chalk Doll read by Ms. Smith
• Old Bear Stories: Little Bear's Trousers, Little Bear's Cold Day, Little Bear's Book, The Car, The Birthday Camp, Market Day, Little Bear's Snowman, Old Bear's Chair, 
• Dare Wright's Books: Gift from the Lonely Doll, Edith and Mr. Bear, The Lonely Doll
• Daisy and The Doll read aloud by Mina Domo
• Tottie films - The Story of a Doll's House at Christmas Time 
• "Yes Day!" Read Aloud with Custom Dolls and Toys by Ah!Young Kids Cafe

Recommended Books at Project Gutenberg: Read it for free!

• The Teddy Bears by Adah Louise Sutton
• Anne of Green Gables - by L. M. Montgomery
• Books by Gene Stratton-Porter at Project Gutenberg
• The Bobbsey Twins by Laura Lee Hope
• Fairy Tales by Andrew Lang
• The Land of Oz Books by Frank L. Baum
• Book for Children by Johanna Spyri at Gutenberg

The Remains of The International Childrens Digital Library - In 2021 the ICDL announces it will take down their web collections. However a few antique volumes remain as static versions only. See the remainder here.

Doll & Quilt Books from Our Family Bookcase:

• Four Doll Stories by Rumer Godden
• The Hidden House by Waddell and Barrett
• Travel The World With Hitty! - by Rachel Field
• Miss Hickory by Carolyn S. Bailey
• The Flag Maker by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
• The Quilt Maker's Gift - by Jeff Brumbeau
• The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy
• The Keeping Quilt - by Patricia Polacco
• 9 Terrific Quilt Stories for Kids!
• Creating & Crafting Dolls by Eloise Piper and Mary Dillingan
• Have you ever read the story of 'The Practical Princess?'
  
• We Recommend The Betsy-Tacy Books

Fairy Tale Resources for Parents and Kids:

• Snow White Books, "Read Alouds" and Theater for Children