Books with author R.F. Gilmor

Aesop's Fables: The Wind & the SunWhen the wind and the sun argued one day over which one was the stronger, they decided to put it to a test. As they spot a man traveling on the road, they decide to see which one could remove the coat from the man's back the quickest.
  The wind began. He blew and he blew strong gusts of air, so strong that the man could barely walk against them. But the man just clutched his coat tighter and tighter around him. The wind blew harder and longer, and the harder the wind blew, the tighter the man held his coat against him. The wind blew until he was exhausted, but he could not remove the coat from the man's back.
     It was now the sun's turn. She gently sent her beams upon the traveler. The sun did very little, but quietly shone upon his head and back her warm golden rays until the man became so warm that he took off his coat before continuing down the road. Another delightful tale presented by R.F. Gilmor in her rhythmic verse so popular with the very young, beginning or reluctant reader.

Children’s Bedtime Story: THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE -ILLUSTRATED EDITION The old tale of 'Slow and Steady Wins the Race'. This is such a delightful lesson for children of all ages. Stick to the task and don't become so confident that we let distractions take us off course. This version by R.F. Gilmor is presented in simple verse that gently carries this tale from start to finish along with exciting illustrations by Eugenia Meli. A wonderful bedtime story that will keep your young reader's attention focused on this exciting race.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages: 3-8.

Aesop's Fables: The Fox & the Crow Beware of Flattery! When a lovely black crow pays too much attention to the admiring words of others with motives of their own, she loses focus on her purpose as well as her prize. A strong lesson learned in this classic tale, told in flowing rhythmic rhymes of R.F. Gilmor, this story is sure to become a favorite. Presented for a new generation of young readers and for little hands to hold and to love. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages 3 -8

Classic Children's Tale: TheThree Little PigsThe primary moral lesson learned from "The Three Little Pigs" maintains that hard work and dedication pays off. While the first two pigs quickly built homes and had more free time to play, the third pig labored in the construction of his house of bricks. Compared to the other two pigs, the third pig's extra effort paid off in end. The conclusion of this simple story shows that hard work pays off. A strong foundation is necessary to support growth and success. You are sure to enjoy this presentation of this most beloved tale. R.F. Gilmor's flowing verse along with the colorful illustrations by Eugenia Meli will certainly add to your enjoyment. For little hands to hold and to love.

The story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff is an old Norwegian folk tale found in the collections of Asbjornsen & Moe in Norway. Patience and cunning are the heart of the lesson as we feel the effects of the bully, The Terrible Troll refuses passage with threats to those who try to cross the bridge. The reason to cross over is really of little importance but rather the cunning maneuvering of the forces used by the billy goats, as they organized their forces, then acted swiftly and decisively. Bam, the bully was gone and never seen again. Small children won’t understand this, but they do grow to understand that the Troll is a bully and the Big Billy Goat Gruff acts swiftly so that the smaller and weaker goats are able to enjoy the grass on the other side of the bridge. RFG

Children’s Bedtime Classic: The Princess and the FrogWhen the lovely Princess Ella loses her precious golden ball when it lands in a well, she makes a promise to a frog for the return of the ball promising he may eat at her table and sleep in her bed for three nights. She immediately forgets her promise when she runs home. A delightful story about the importance of keeping your word. For little hands to hold and to love.The frog appears at dinner and demands payment as she had promised. Princess Ella tells her father, the King, about the strange frog and the king tells Ella she must keep her word to the Frog, for it is her bond.Does Princess Ella keep her word? An enchanting story translated from the Grim Brothers’ collection, and put to verse by the author for the enjoyment of young readers.

Children’s Bedtime Story:Jack & the Beanstalk A beloved tale as Jack is amazed to see his magic beans grow into a beanstalk that reaches above the clouds to the giant’s castle. Can Jack get past the nasty giant to rescue the money and golden harp that had been taken from his family when he was just a baby? A delightful story, in the rhythmic style of R.F. Gilmor, where a seemingly wrong decision helps good win over evil. With over 100 books to her credit, be sure to read others, from the Little Red Hen, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood and more that are sure to become favorites. Available in print and e-books. For little hands to hold and to love.

Aesop's Fables: The Honest Woodcutter When the old woodcutter loses his ax he fears it is the end for him. Without his ax how can he cut wood to sell and earn money to feed his family? He has cut wood all of his life and his old ax is his only possession from which he can provide a living. What can he do? Read this delightful tale of the honest little man and the magical fish that he meets. Told by R.F. Gilmor in her rhythmic style verse that is enjoyed by both young and old, with dramatic illustration by Zaza Farooqi, that draws the reader into this magical tale. This delightful bedtime story is for little hands to hold and to love and is sure to become a favorite.

Children’s Bedtime Story: Little Red Riding Hood Little Red Riding Hood is a folktale in children’s literature classics, about a little girl who is taking a basket of food to her sick grandmother. On the way she meets the big bad wolf. . . and the trouble begins.The first known written version of Little Red Riding Hood was in 1697, by Charles Perrault. Since then there have been many versions collected (the Grimm brothers) and published.This e-book version is in simple rhyme for the beginning or reluctant reader. Always a favorite, you will enjoy this lovely old folktale that stresses the the point that children should never talk to strangers. By children's author, R.F. Gilmor. For little hands to hold and to love.

EAST O' THE SUN AND WEST O' THE MOON is the story of a bewitched prince and the lovely maiden. This classic Norwegian tale collected by Peter Christen Asbjornsen and Jorgen Moe have: hags and heroism, magic and mystery, a curse and a quest, wicked trolls, a shape-shifting bear, and finally, a happy ending. This short tale by R.F. Gilmor, transports the young reader to a world of fantasy and imagination through flowing verse. The later Swedish version has been popularized as Beauty and the Beast.

Children's Classic folk Tale: Chicken Little and the Acorn "The sky is falling!" Chicken Little & The Acorn is a very old folk tale with a moral. When Chicken Little is hit on the head with an acorn and believes the world is coming to an end, she travels to warn the king that the sky is falling. On her way she conveniences an array of birds that this is true. Her hysteria conveniences all that it is absolutely true and without further proof they follow her to tell the king. At the end they meet Foxy Moxie who is a lot smarter than this flock of feathered friends and tricks them. Showing that you should not believe everything that you’re told and that you should learn to think for yourself. Versions of this story go back more than 2500 years. It is always an enjoyable story for most any age. Told in flowing rhythmic rhyme by the author R.F. Gilmor and delightfully illustrated by Eugenia Meli this is a version that will thrill young readers and delight storytellers alike. For little hands to hold and to love.