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The Children's Book Of Christmas Stories is a wonderful assortment of 35 Christmas-themed tales that have been chosen by editor Asa Dickinson. Authors include Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Coolidge, and Elizabeth Harrison. Whether it is for children, or for family gatherings, everyone is sure to be captivated and enthralled!

Lorelei King reads Susan Coolidge's classic tale about feisty Katy and her adventures. Twelve-year-old Katy lives with her father, Aunt Izzy, and five younger brothers and sisters in the little town of Burnet. Tall, tomboyish and with a head full of plans and dreams, she just can't help getting into scrapes - she loses her homework, is late for school and gets her siblings in trouble when she persuades them to stay up past bedtime playing noisy games.

Katy was the sort of girl who might do anything next, so long as it was something exciting! At 21, she was as eager for adventure as ever, and what greater adventure could there be for an American girl than a trip to Europe?

The capers of Katy and her friends bring joy and mischief to their lives. Then a terrible accident forces her to learn some very important life lessons and discover an inner strength that she never knew existed.

Tall, gangly, and tomboyish Katy was badly injured in an accident which has left her partially paralysed. This has been tough on the wild girl, who is no longer able to play with her siblings or roam around nature the way she used to. But Katy has now regained some feelings in her legs, and can finally start to slowly walk again. Her father feels she is healthy enough to start school, so he sends her off to be educated. It is with mixed emotions that Katy goes. Starting school will be exciting, but won’t she miss her siblings too much to learn anything?

Katy Carr is always dreaming of the time when something will happen to make her famous. But when it does, it's not at all what she wants. In this moving story, Katy Carr overcomes a tragic accident and learns to be as loving and as patient as the beautiful invalid, Helen.

Twelve-year-old Katy Carr is a walking whirlwind. High-spirited, untidy, and fiercely independent, she is the eldest of six siblings living in the quiet town of Burnet. Katy has grand plans for her future - she intends to be beautiful, universally beloved, and to do something remarkably heroic...

Join Katy Carr as she embarks on a delightful journey through her time at boarding school alongside her sister Clover. Experience the ups and downs, friendships, and adventures that define their youthful days in this charming continuation of Katy’s story. (Summary by Karen Savage)

Explore the vibrant tapestry of youth and the myriad experiences that shape the journey of growing up in "Just Sixteen." This podcast celebrates the essence of adolescence through a rotating collection of short stories that capture the joys, challenges, and adventures of being a young person. With themes ranging from whimsical fairy tales and lighthearted humor to poignant reflections on everyday life, each episode invites listeners to rediscover the magic of youth and the lessons it imparts. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that resonate with both young listeners...

Immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty and emotional depth of poetry with "Few More Verses," a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of verse across time and cultures. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to engage with the power of language and the myriad ways it can capture the human experience. This rotating collection highlights the diverse voices and styles that have shaped poetry, from timeless classics to contemporary gems, offering unique explorations of themes such as love, nature, loss, and resilience. As you journey through these verses, you...

Immerse yourself in the lyrical richness of "Verses," a podcast that celebrates the art of poetry through a rotating collection of audiobooks. Each episode invites listeners to explore the beauty of language, the depth of emotion, and the power of expression found in verse. From classic works that have shaped literary history to contemporary pieces that resonate with modern experiences, this series offers a diverse array of poetic voices and styles. As you journey through each unique exploration, you’ll encounter themes of love, nature, identity, and the human experience, all woven together ...

Explore the poignant reflections and final thoughts of various authors as we delve into the theme of endings and last verses, inspired by the title "Last Verses." This podcast invites listeners to engage with a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that capture the essence of closure, farewell, and the beauty found in concluding moments. With each episode, you will encounter a diverse array of poetic expressions and narratives that illuminate the complexities of life, love, and loss, offering unique explorations of the human experience. These works resonate with universal themes of ...

The abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Susan Coolidge's wonderful, family story, What Katy Did, read by actress Kate Harper. The endearing classic tale of Katy Carr and her family. Gangly, quick-tempered Katy means to be beautiful and beloved and as good as an angel one day. But...

In this sequel to What Katy Did, Katy Carr has recovered from her long period of paralysis, and is sent, along with her sister Clover, to Hillsover boarding school. The girls fall into friendship with the mischievous Rose Red, and the three of them start a secret club and get into trouble with their teachers. During her time at Hillsover, Katy has a positive influence on the younger girls at the school, while they help her to regain some of her youthfulness, lost as a result of her illness.

Meet Katy Carr. She's Impulsive, gangly, adventurous, awkward, and brave; she loves clambering over fences, sitting on roofs, making up games, or going for picnics with her five brothers and sisters (much to the horror of her Aunt Izzie). But when she falls from a swing, she suddenly has to cope with being stuck indoors - maybe forever.

"What Katy Did" is a work written by Susan Coolidge, the pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey, which was published in 1872. It follows the adventures of a twelve year old American girl, Katy Carr, and her family who live in the fictional lakeside Ohio town of Burnet in the 1860s. Katy is a tall, untidy tomboy, forever getting into scrapes but wishing to be beautiful and beloved. When a terrible accident makes her an invalid, her illness and four year recovery gradually teach her to be as good and kind as she has always wanted.

A treasured children’s classic, Susan Coolidge’s What Katy Did is a vivid story of childhood bravery with a feisty heroine at its heart. Twelve-year-old Katy is a dreamer. She invents exciting games, faraway lands and imagines that one day she’ll be charming and graceful. But in the...

Katy Carr is always dreaming of the time when something will happen to make her famous. But when it does, it's not at all what she wants.

Eight heartwarming stories. Most of the stories are about girls, and their adventures. Susan Coolidge is also author of "What Katy Did." The Barberry Bush is about a girl named "Barbara Allen called Barberry for short, and Berry, for shorter." Barberry is busily studying in school when she hears that her grandpa is very ill and has to return home. When she returns home, her grandpa dies and then grandma becomes sick with grief. Barbara is left with the old run down Bed and Breakfast that the family owned. It's up to her to decide what to do with it. After a few days of assessing the property ...

Katy Carr always gets in trouble for everything. When her mother died, she told Katy to be a mother to the little ones. But it seems like Katy can't do anything right. Her Aunt Izzie always scolds her, so one day Katy decides to ignore her aunt's command and ride the swing in the barn. Suddenly, something cracks, Katy feels like she's falling, and everything goes dark. (Summary by Esther ben Simonides) Narrator: Michele EatonAunt Izzy/Miss Carr: Beth ThomasKaty Carr: Adele de PignerollesClover Carr, Miss Knight: Esther ben SimonidesElsie Carr, Millerite, The German Girl: RachelDr. Carr: ...