Books with author R.f. Gilmor

WAS DANNY MEADOW MOUSE'S TAIL TOO SHORT? Danny certainly thought so. Cousin Whitefoot's elegant tail was certainly much longer. Thus begins the adventures of Danny who seems to find trouble at every turn. An enjoyable bedtime story sure to be enjoyed. This story has wisdom at the most basic understanding level. With less pictures than picture books it hints at make-believe for young children to enjoy their own fantasy as animals become real with human features. Never preaching but subtle teaching. Original text by Thornton W. Burgess with illustrations by Harrison Cady from The Vintage Series by R.F. Gilmor for little hands to hold and to love. Available in Print and Digital format.

When two new dolls are added to the nursery and say very mean and unkind things about Raggedy Ann and her shoe button eye, and yarn hair, feelings are hurt. How Raggedy Ann handles this situation is a lesson for all young children. In this delightful classical adventure Raggedy Ann never loses her smile. From the original collection of Johnny Gruelle as presented by R.F. Gilmor from her Vintage Series, for a new generation of young readers. For little hands to hold and to love.

When Fido, the family dog wakes Raggedy Ann in the middle of the night, the adventure begins. Music and fairy lights are seen through the nursery window. But what are the fairies up to? Follow Raggedy Ann and her friends as they discover what the fairies are about. From the classic collection of Johnny Gruelle and presented by R.F. Gilmor from her Vintage Series for a new generation of young readers to enjoy and little hands to hold and to love.

YANKEE DOODLE: The Red Coats are coming and so is Yankee Doodle. A marching tune loved by all. One of our earliest surviving songs originally written to make fun of the colonists by the British. Now played by every marching band in America Peppy and colorful, your child will remember it for a lifetime as it continues to be passed from generation to generation.

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS - ILLUSTRATED EDITION - R.F. GILMORThe Three Little Pigs by R.F Gilmor is the classic story showing the rewards of hard work. A soft lesson with delightfully colored illustrations for young listeners as well as readers.This classic story is presented by R.F. Gilmor in her rhythmic style so enjoyed by young children. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages: 3-8.

The Book of Beasts is an exciting short story from The Book of Dragons by E. Nesbit that is revised and edited for The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. This delightful tale of a child-king who releases the Terrible Red Beasts from an ancient book he finds in the castle library. How will he ever capture this beast so that the kingdom can once again be happy and safe? Recommended for ages 7 - 12 years.

Aesop's Fables: The Boy Who Cried Wolf: 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. R.F. Gilmor rhymic style makes an easy read by the storyteller or young reader.

When Fido, the family dog, discovered kittens in a basket, he goes to Raggedy Ann for advise. For all the dolls agree, “Raggedy Ann knows, for she is stuffed with nice clean white cotton and is very wise!” A delightful bedtime story from the original collection of Johnny Gruelle presented by R.F. Gilmor from her Vintage Series for a new generation of young readers and little hands to hold and to love.

Dear Miss Moppet is a little kitty who is teased by a little mouse. Sometimes teasing can get a little out of hand and turn-about is not always fair. A simple tale by Beatrix Potter to introduce a very young child into the world of books and make believe. Simple sentences with lively pastel pictures are included to excite a young child. Sure to become an early favorite. The Vintage Series, by R.F. Gilmor, presents to a new generation of young readers stories from the past that were treasured and loved and should not be forgotten.

After enjoying a wonderful picnic along the river, Raggedy Ann is left outside and ends up the toy of Fido, the family puppy. Play is not what Raggedy Ann would call it, especially when she lands in the water! Another simply charming adventure as she is swept downstream. From the original collection of Johnny Gruelle and presented by R.F. Gilmor in her Vintage Series for a new generation of young readers to hold and to love.