Books with author R.F. Gilmor

Children’s Bedtime Story: The Little Red HenWhen the Little Red Hen finds seeds of wheat she asks for help from all her barnyard friends. They always seem to be too busy sunning themselves to help with the work. But when the bread comes out of the oven, all brown and delicious they are ready to partake of this wonderful treat. Poetic author, R.F. Gilmor presents her version for beginning or reluctant readers that sweeps them into the wonderful world of childhood fantasy. Along with the simplistic pictures and a delightful palette of colors, the Argentinian illustrator, Eugenia Meli, once again brings this delightful tale to life. For little hands to hold and to love.

Aesop's Fables: The Ant & the Grasshopper like the Boy Scout's motto: Be Prepared. This lesson is learned by the silly Grasshopper who sings and dances all summer long. He watches the Ant carry food to his ant hill to store for the winter. This version is told in rhythmic verse which is a strategy used for beginning and young readers. Wonderfully illustrated by Eugenia Meli, the characters are vividly brought to life for the young reader or listener. The author, R.F. Gilmor continues this series, "Lessons of Aesop" with the Lion & The Mouse. Enjoy the adventures, fun and lessons quietly taught and learned. For little hands to hold and to love.

Aesop's Fables: The Milkmaid and her PailThe Milkmaid walks into town to sell her milk She is very careful not to spill a drop of milk from the pail she has balanced on the top of her head! But as she walks, she begins to dream of the lovely things she could buy until she tosses her head to show how she would toss her hair in front of the boys. This story has a moral as spelled out for the young reader in the rhythmic style of R.F. Gilmor and brought to life by the vivid illustrations of “Sotto”. A delight to read at bedtime with your favorite child. Thought provoking to encourage comprehension and conversation for the beginning reader. A delightfully told tale you are sure to enjoy.

Children’s Bedtime Story: RumpelstiltskinWhen a poor man brags that his daughter can spin straw into gold, the trouble begins. The king hears of such magic and demands the maiden prove herself. How she manages to complete the task and all the trouble she causes is shared in the delightful flowing rhythmic rhyming verse of R. F. Gilmor as you meet the silly nasty dwarf who comes to her rescue. . .or does he? An enjoyable tale sure to become a favorite. For little hands to hold and to love.

Children's Christmas Classic: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Illustrated) Oh, that wonderful story of Santa and his eight tiny reindeer landing on the roof top of all good little girls and boys. And don't forget that big sack of presents! The fantasy of childhood brought to life each christmas for those few special years while were are young. An enjoyable verse by Clement Moore with pictures by Jessie Wilcox Smith, a beautiful vintage story presented by R.F. Gilmor in her Vintage Series for little hands to hold and to love. Sure to be a favorite that is remembered for a lifetime.

Rip Van Winkle, a delightful tale, originally written by Washington Irving and later put to verse by George P. Webster in 1882. The tale of Rip Van Winkle's adventure playing nine-pins with the little Hudson Men of New York's Catskill Mountains and his twenty-year nap during the Revolutionary war, only to awaken and find that all had changed. This beloved classic is brought to this new generation of readers by author R.F. Gilmor in her Americana Series. Also in this series, "Yankee Doodle" and "The Star Spangled Banner."

Children’s Bedtime Story: The Gingerbread Man Gingerbread Man is a simple story that teaches a lot. When a Little Old Woman and a Little Old Man bake a Gingerbread Man the fun begins. . . No one wanted the Gingerbread Man until he started to run. Suddenly everyone wanted to eat him. The chase that followed gathered people and animals who wanted to join in the chase. The only one who did not chase him was the sly fox who offered to help him cross the river. This classic tale presented in a simple verse by R.F. Gilmor is fun to read and always a delight for young children. Does the Gingerbread Man bragging too much that no one could catch him, only to be caught in the end? A simple fable that means a lot. For little hands to hold and to love.

Aesop's Fables: The Scorpion & the Frog Fable: A beautiful animal fable from long ago that has become a children’s literature classic. In this, soon to be favorite version by R.F. Gilmor, the Scorpion sweet talks the Frog, who against his better judgement, agrees to carry the Scorpion across the river. As the two are about to reach the shore on the other side Frog realizes too late, “It is impossible to change the nature of the beast even with acts of kindness!” Another delightful bedtime story presented for little hands to hold and to love in digital e-book or print version. You can never have too many books! Sure to become a favorite. This delightful book is one of a series of Aesop Fables by R. F. Gilmor.

Aesop's Fables: The Lion & the Mouse When a tiny mouse is caught by the mighty King of Beast, things start to happen. Put to verse this fast-moving version of the old Aesop tale stirs the imagination from start to finish. A quick read with an enjoyable ending that provides a subtle lesson of kindness your child will remember for a lifetime. Enjoy. A great bedtime story.

Aesop's Fables: THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF - ILLUSTRATED EDITION- The Boy Who Cried Wolf, a favorite E-book tale concerns a shepherd boy who repeatedly tricks nearby villagers into thinking a wolf is attacking his flock. When one actually does appear and the boy again calls for help, the villagers believe that it is another false alarm and the sheep are eaten by the wolf.The Boy Who Cried Wolf is an early Greek story and is credited to Aesop as one of his fables that concludes with an important moral lesson. From it is derived the English idiom "to cry wolf", meaning to give a false alarm.This version by R.F. Gilmor is written in a lyrical verse with a limerick style that makes for an easy read by the storyteller or young reader. Delightfully clear and simplistic illustrations build the adventure as the story develops for a lovely early reading adventure of a young child.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's LiteratureAges 4-8

Aesop's Fables: The Crow & the Pitcher Fable: Even in the his lowest hour a crow needs water or he will die of thirst. A little clever action can save the day as well as the crow's life. A true lesson of persistence to save the day is presented in delightful verse by the author, RF Gilmor with lovely watercolor illustrations by Ms. Meli. A great Aesop Fable to think over and discuss with your young reader.

: The Ugly Duckling - Hans Christian Anderson This classic story originated with Hans Christian Anderson, a Danish writer in 1843, about an egg that somehow is misplaced and ends up in the wrong nest. All through the spring, summer, fall and winter this young bird is bullied and teased because he is different. Feeling alone and abandoned, the Ugly Duckling hides during the winter. In spring he emerges as a beautiful swan and as his family of swans returns to the pond he is greeted by his real mother, brothers and sisters and is happy to be accepted. Meanwhile the ducks are in awe at the grace and beauty of the swan that was once the Ugly Duckling. An enchanting story told in flowing verse by the author, R.F. Gilmor with clear and delightful illustrations that your young child will remember for years.