![]() ![]() There are many good books which ought not to be in the hands of children because children have not had the experience which interprets them they will either fail to understand, or if they understand, they will suffer a sudden forcing of growth in the knowledge of life which is always unwholesome. But these stories, like the food given to the body, ought to be intelligently selected, not only for their quality but for their adaptation. Children ought to have stories at hand precisely as they ought to have food, toys, games, playgrounds, because stories meet one of the normal needs of their natures. It is his hope that they will not only furnish good reading, but that they will suggest the kind of reading in this field that should be within the reach of children. THE ROSE TREE INTRODUCTION The stories collected in this volume have been selected from many sources, because in the judgment of the editor, they are sound pieces of writing, wholesome in tone, varied in interest and style, and interesting. MOLLY WHUPPIE AND THE DOUBLE-FACED GIANT 22. ![]() HOW JACK WENT OUT TO SEEK HIS FORTUNE 14. ![]()
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