Rootabaga Stories
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Originally published: San Diego: Harcourt Brace, c1922.
Maud Fuller Petersham was a dedicated illustrator and author of children's books. Working alongside her husband Miska, their creative partnership produced captivating works for young readers. Their process involved meticulous planning, from initial dummy layouts to final selections of color and typography. Maud often focused on crafting stories and rough sketches, while Miska brought them to life with detailed finishing work. Their notable collaborations, including collections of American songs and rhymes, garnered prestigious awards, underscoring their significant contribution to children's literature.


Originally published: San Diego: Harcourt Brace, c1922.
Old Spanish Folklore which has been kept alive in South America. These tales are said to have inspired the Spanish Children of the long about the deeds Which made Spain Famous for discoveries and explorations. This collection includes: The white parrot -- The carnation youth -- The wood cutter's son and the two turtles-- The luck fairies -- The bird which laid diamonds -- The enchanted castle in the sea -- The princess who was dumb -- The King who slept -- The Prince Fernando -- The lily and the bear -- Sun, moon, and the morning star -- The frog and his clothes -- The white dove of the city of the Swinging Gate -- The flower of beauty -- The magician Palermo